Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
Jessica Sinnes, CFRE, has a diverse range of work experience in the nonprofit sector. Jessica began their career with the Fund for Public Interest Research as a Citizen Outreach Director from August 2011 to April 2013. Jessica then transitioned to Florida's Water and Land Legacy as a South Florida Field Organizer from April 2013 to October 2013. In 2013, they also joined the American Cancer Society as a Community Manager, where they worked until September 2016. Jessica then joined the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, where they have held various positions, including Development Manager from September 2016 to June 2019, Philanthropy Officer & Business Development Strategist from July 2019 to July 2020, Senior Director, Philanthropy from July 2020 to July 2022, and currently serves as the Assistant Vice President, Philanthropy since July 2022.
Jessica Sinnes, CFRE, studied English and Environmental Studies at Boston College and obtained a BA degree. Jessica also attended Lincoln School, although the degree and field of study are unknown. In addition to their education, Jessica obtained a certification as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) from CFRE International in May 2021.
Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
At the Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation, the vision is a world without diabetes. To make that vision a reality, we are laser-focused on one goal: to discover a biological cure. For millions of children and adults living with diabetes today, a cure would mean: The ability to restore natural insulin production and normalize blood sugar levels without imposing other risks. The Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine leads the world in cure-focused research. As the largest and most comprehensive research center dedicated to curing diabetes, the DRI is aggressively working to develop a biological cure by restoring natural insulin production and normalizing blood sugar levels without imposing other risks. Researchers have already shown that diabetes can be reversed through islet transplantation, with some study patients living without the need for insulin injections for more than a decade. The Institute is now building upon these promising outcomes by developing the DRI BioHub, an integrated “mini organ” that mimics that native pancreas, containing thousands of insulin-producing cells that sense blood sugar levels and produce the precise insulin needed in real-time. The Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation were created for one reason – to cure diabetes – which is and will continue to be its singular focus until that goal is reached. For the millions of children and adults affected by diabetes, the Diabetes Research Institute is the best hope for a cure. For more information, please visit DiabetesResearch.org or call 800-321-3437.