Experience: Jessica brings over 15 years of experience developing, analyzing, improving and managing programs and policies in the nonprofit, public, and consulting sectors. From 2018 through 2022 Jessica was the Budget Director for the City of Portland, providing leadership, financial stewardship, and policy and program guidance for City leaders and staff through significant change and external crises. Jessica has robust experience building and supporting new programs, finding solutions in politically and operationally challenging environments, and developing and implementing strategic solutions. Prior to becoming Budget Director, Jessica spent time as a senior/principal analyst for the City and County of San Francisco as well as the City of Portland, and previously launched and managed Experience Corps Oakland, an intergenerational tutoring and mentoring program. With EQ, Jessica has specialized in helping clients build institutional resiliency and improve processes by providing customized support and solutions including direct support, strategic planning activities and tools, streamlined and accessible documentation, group facilitation and relationship-building activities, and setting up improved operational and governance structures.    

Education:  Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Macalester College and a Master of Public Policy degree from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.

Skills: Leading strategic planning and program management efforts, particularly within complex or sensitive political or operational environments; creating and deploying financial and budget management tools and solutions; building and deploying performance management systems and their connection with budgeting; supporting institutional resiliency through documentation and process improvement; developing streamlined and inclusive governance structures; equity-focused results based accountability. 

Equilibrium is: connecting with friends, family and community; exploring new places; reading a good book or attempting a good puzzle; getting outdoors; making my dogs smile; cheering on my kids and spouse in their activities.

Connect with me: jessica@eqcollab.org