Jessica Hjellming

Jess Hjellming is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in participant relations, event management, and marketing within the sports and media industries. Currently serving as the Senior Participant Relations Coordinator at Music for All since July 2022, Jess has a strong background that includes an internship in the University of Illinois Athletic Department, where responsibilities focused on planning and supporting large-scale events. Previous roles include Marketing Manager for the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, Press Room Writer for the North American International Livestock Exposition, and a Photography Intern for Drum Corps International. Jess holds a Master's degree in Recreation, Sport and Tourism and a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, complemented by a high school diploma from Bolingbrook High School.