Jessica Gooding

Jessica Gooding is a highly experienced professional with a focus on civil rights and law. As a Consultant at The Liberation Foundation since January 2025 and the President of Collective Climb since September 2024, Jessica demonstrates leadership and advocacy. Current work as a Civil Rights Paralegal at McEldrew Purtell began in November 2021, following a prior role as a Board Member and Secretary at The Liberation Foundation from May 2020 to March 2022. Jessica’s legal experience includes a position as a Paralegal at Kline & Specter, PC and as a Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania's Family Center. Notably, involvement with the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office and various student committees at the University of Pennsylvania further highlights Jessica's commitment to justice and education. Jessica earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Pennsylvania, completing the degree in 2021.