Jessica Carlson

Jessica Carlson has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in marketing and communications. Jessica is currently the Associate Director of Marketing at D.C. Bar, where they lead a team responsible for marketing and creative services. Prior to this, they held senior positions at WBENC, including Senior Director and Director of Marketing & Communications. Jessica also worked at The Advisory Board Company as an Associate Director of Digital Marketing. Earlier in their career, Jessica served as a Digital Media Advisor and Marketing Consultant at Sentara Healthcare. Jessica has also worked as a Freelance Writer for various publications and served as an Assistant Editor/Associate Editor at Hampton Roads Magazine/Vista Graphics. Jessica began their career as a Public Relations Intern at the Chrysler Museum of Art.

Jessica Carlson holds a Graduate Certificate in Journalism: Communication and Technology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jessica also obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Connecticut College, with a major in English / Fiction Writing and a minor in Government. Prior to their university education, Jessica attended Mounds Park Academy. Additionally, they have completed the Association Digital Marketing Certificate from the Association Academy in December 2022 and the Google AdWords Search Advertising Certification from Google in August 2015.