Jessica Jones Mpa

Jessica Jones, MPA has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Jessica is currently the Director of Communications and Development at the National Fund for Workforce Solutions since December 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Communications Officer at the C.S. Mott Foundation from September 2014 to November 2022.

In 2012, Jessica was selected as a member of the National Urban Fellows Class of 2013, a competitive fellowship program that awarded their a Master in Public Administration (MPA) degree. During this program, they completed two summer semesters of academic coursework at the City University of New York Bernard M. Baruch College and a nine-month professional placement with a major public sector or philanthropic organization.

Before joining the National Urban Fellows, Jessica served as a Special Assistant/Communications Fellow at The Skillman Foundation in Detroit from September 2012 to May 2013. Their responsibilities included creating content for foundation publications, such as the Annual Report, newsletter, blog, website, and social media platforms.

From 2009 to 2012, Jessica worked as an Executive Assistant to the President (Communications) at Los Angeles Southwest College. In this role, they provided administrative and public relations support to the College President, including managing the school's website content, preparing press releases and articles, and maintaining relationships with the news media.

Prior to their role at Los Angeles Southwest College, Jessica was the Community Media & Ticket Donations Manager at Kroenke Sports Enterprises from 2007 to 2009. Jessica also served as a Community Relations Coordinator at the same company from 2005 to 2007. Their responsibilities included managing community media efforts, writing press materials, and serving as a liaison between the teams and local press.

Jessica's career in communications began as an Account Coordinator at Hill & Knowlton from June 2004 to January 2005. Jessica also gained experience as a Communications Department Intern at the National Basketball Association in the summer of 2002.

Overall, Jessica Jones, MPA has a strong background in communications and development, with experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic, education, and sports industries.

Jessica Jones, MPA earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations with a minor in Spanish and Sports Administration from Howard University. Jessica attended Howard University from 2000 to 2004.

Afterward, Jessica pursued their Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree with a specialization in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management at Baruch College. Jessica completed their MPA at Baruch College from 2012 to 2013.