Jessica Vela

Jessica Vela is a Research Associate at the Center for American Progress since January 2022, with prior experience as a Research Assistant. Jessica gained foundational skills through a role as an Admissions Tour Guide at Middlebury College from March 2018 to December 2020. Jessica holds a Bachelor's degree in International Politics and Economics from Middlebury College, completed in May 2021, and also studied at the Middlebury School in Morocco in early 2020.