Volunteering
DPAC Champion
Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition
2022- current
I support the diabetes community through panel discussions, blog posts, legislative meetings, social media campaigns, and thought leadership.,
Founding Event Committee Member
Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Life Sciences Networking Event
2018- 2022
As part of the committee, I set up and maintain online registration and manage the attendee lists. I also support day of event activities.
Campaign Treasurer
Fundraising 4 Paws 2020 Campaign
2020
This was a short term community based project run by my 10 year old, Sabina, to earn her black belt in karate. My daughter took age appropriate online classes in community service projects and entrepreneurship and built this project. As her mother, I managed the finances.
Sabina's Local Cable News Interview
President, Board Director, Speaker Chair, Member
Rotary Club of Arlington, MA
2004-2012
Rotary is a global service organization of community leaders making a positive, lasting change in communities at home and abroad.
Founding Member, FDIC Financial Education Group
Boston Alliance for Economic Inclusion
2006 - 2009
Network of professionals from the Federal Reserve Bank, FDIC, banks, schools, and non-profits serving the financial needs of Greater Boston disenfranchised communities.
"Jessica has been a major asset to [school]... She is reliable and very personable to staff and students, no small feat at a fast-paced public high school... We are very grateful for her support and partnership."
former community partner