Jessie most recently served as Director of Strategic Programs & Initiatives for Joya Child & Family Development where she provided strategic leadership to advance Joya’s organizational priorities, expanding access to early intervention services, strengthening long-term program stability, and building Joya’s capacity for regional research and advocacy. Prior to Joya, Jessie spent 7 years as the Director of Community Engagement & Stewardship at the Hutton Settlement Children’s Home where she successfully led a $9 million capital campaign and started a successful annual giving program. Jessie also worked as Director of Constituent and Community Relations in the office of Former Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Jessie has her MBA from Whitworth University, BA in Public Relations, Political Science from Gonzaga University and is a graduate of Leadership Spokane. Jessie is married to Alex and mother to Jack.