Jess Alden

Jess Alden is a seasoned educator and program coordinator with extensive experience in coordinating K-12 educational initiatives and historical programming. Currently serving as Senior Program Coordinator at Georgia Humanities, responsibilities include managing statewide programs that benefit around 12,000 students and over 600 educators annually. Alden has also held roles at National History Day, overseeing state programs and providing mentorship, and previously coordinated National History Day contests in South Dakota. Other notable positions include Education Coordinator at South Dakota State University, where Alden developed innovative educational programs, and various roles at Georgia College Academic Outreach focused on hands-on learning. Alden holds a Master's Degree in Advanced Studies in History and a Bachelor's Degree in History with a Minor in Geography from Georgia College & State University.