Professional Ventures
Jessica is a passionate philanthropy professional and multi-disciplinary artist whose curiosity to expand her understanding of the human experience has brought her to live and work on three continents, crossing the fields of arts and culture, sustainable development, and human rights advocacy.
Jessica's creative pursuits have seen her touring Canada as an indie rocker, appearing on prime-time Korean television, co-organizing an accessibility arts festival in Finland, directing for the Seoul Shakespeare Company, and working as co-head writer on two internationally distributed animated television series.
While she deeply believes in the transformative power of the arts to foster connections, Jessica has also been drawn to the immediacy and impact of direct engagement in the charitable sector. Her extensive experience managing development projects in Southeast Asia spans educational access, clean water, medical support, and sustainable agriculture, in communities across Myanmar, Nepal, Laos, and Mongolia.
Returning to Canada after a decade abroad, Jessica has found her calling in fund development and communications. She is currently the Director of Outreach and Philanthropy for 30 Birds Foundation, whose mission is rebuild pathways for Afghan girls to learn, lead, and live freely. 30 Birds Foundation is thrilled to have a large presence and base of support here in Saskatoon!
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