Jessica served as the Communications Manager for the Iowa Tourism Office of the Iowa Economic Development Authority for 15 years and another 12 as the Manager of the Iowa State Fair. Especially important was her work as the Vision Iowa Program Manager, during which she administered funding for community infrastructure projects.

Within tenure, Jessica specialized in promoting Iowa’s tourism and cultural assets through strategic media outreach, content creation, and partnership development. As Tourism Communications Manager at the Iowa Economic Development Authority, she managed media relations, produced the Iowa Travel Guide, and led co-op advertising efforts. Her background also includes managing state grant programs and nearly a decade of marketing for the Iowa State Fair.

Education

• Iowa State University Bachelor Of Science – Bs, Psychology/Journalism And Mass Communications