Jessica Howard

Jessica Howard has dedicated their career to fighting for education equity. Jessica began their journey as an Outreach Director for Kamala Harris' 2010 Attorney General campaign. Jessica then became an Independent Political Consultant before joining Obama for America as the Southern California Volunteer Special Projects Coordinator. Jessica's work with the CDE Foundation as a 2014 Education Pioneer Fellow led their to their current role as the Director of Policy & Strategic Initiatives at Calbright College. In this role, Jessica oversees the development and implementation of policies that support Calbright's mission to close equity gaps and increase access to higher education.

Jessica Howard started their educational career by getting their BA in Art Jessica'story from Williams College. Jessica then went on to get their M.S. Ed. in Education Policy from the University of Pennsylvania.

Jessica Howard reports to Tamika Connor, SVP, Strategic Initiatives. A direct report to Jessica Howard is and Daniellemae Santiago - Government Relations & Policy Analyst.