Over the past seven years, Jess has spearheaded Resounding Joy’s communications, program evaluation, and IT, while supporting donor and volunteer engagement. As the nonprofit’s grantwriter, her accomplishments include securing over one million dollars in grant support for Resounding Joy, including awards from national funders such as the National Endowment for the Arts, Chive Charities, the Academy of Country Music, and Boeing. Jess is a military spouse and parent to a preschooler and 1.5 year old twins. In her fleeting free time, she is a voracious reader of science fiction and practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She enjoys exploring nature, the arts, and different cultures.