Jessica Alcalde

Jessica Alcalde has worked in the product development and design industry for over a decade. Jessica began their career in 2009 as a Gallery Guide and Visitor Services at The Fabric Workshop and Museum. In 2010, they became an Apprentice at Perry Ercolino, followed by a Design role at David Hart & Co. in 2012. From 2013 to 2020, they worked at Lakeview Innovations as the Director Of Product Development, responsible for overseeing the manufacturing of various products. In 2020, they took on the role of Independent Sourcing consultant and product management at Gracious Product Management. Most recently, in 2022, they became the Head of Product at HigherDOSE.

Jessica Alcalde attended The Ohio State University from 2005 to 2009, where they earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting. From 2002 to 2004, they studied Fine/Studio Arts, General at Pratt Institute. In 2012, they attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, where they received an Accessories Design degree in Accessories.