Jessica grew up in Western New York and moved to Colorado after graduating from college in 2013. She completed her undergraduate degree in psychology from SUNY Geneseo and attended graduate school at the University of Northern Colorado. While in graduate school, she volunteered for Talking with Technology camp through Children’s Hospital, igniting her interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

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After graduation, Jessica delved into various roles, starting with working at Denver Public Schools, then transitioning to home health, and eventually becoming a speech language pathology assistant supervisor. In her role in home health, Jessica served as a clinical mentor and was part of the AAC team. She supported numerous clinicians throughout the trial and funding process, finding joy in showing them how seamless AAC funding could be. Her enthusiasm for teaching and supporting clinicians led her to Forbes AAC, where she's excited to further expand her expertise full-time.

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Outside of work, she enjoys a range of activities like reading, hiking, camping, biking, and skiing. She cherishes spending time with her golden retriever, Ella, and finds creative fulfillment in renovating and designing homes in her area, soon to sell her second project!