Jessica is the Vice President of Policy at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. An expert on issues at the intersection of race and economic policy, Jessica is engaged research and policy analysis to advance Black communities. In her current role, she oversees the Joint Center’s research and policy programming.

Prior to joining the Joint Center, she served as External Relations Director at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth. She has also held positions at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute and the Chicago Urban League.