Jessica has a diverse background in fundraising, grant writing, trust administration, and food and beverage service. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Anthropology with concentrations in Archaeology and Geology from the College of Charleston. Originally studying to be an Archaeologist, her passion shifted to environmental protection after taking courses on climate science and the interaction of humans with their environments. Jessica fell in love with the nonprofit sector after working at a land trust in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and moved to Santa Barbara in 2012 to pursue a career in environmental conservation and protection.
Her dedication lies in protecting our public lands and wild places both for people and the wildlife that calls these areas home. In her free time Jessica enjoys going on road trips with her husband and cat, Bebe; spending time in the forest hiking, camping, and exploring with friends and family; cooking and baking; and working in her garden.