Jessica Bowers

Jessica Bowers has extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, with a focus on fundraising, grant programs, and advocacy efforts. Jessica is currently the Director of Corporate Partnerships at Ocean Conservancy since 2020. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Grants Program at Every Mother Counts from 2012 to 2020. In 2016, Jessica worked as an Independent Consultant, providing strategic advice on fundraising, evaluations, resource mobilization, and communications to various organizations and foundations. Jessica has also held positions at United Nations Foundation, Population Council, International Center for Research on Women (ICRW), CARE, UNFPA Liberia, and InterAction: American Council for Voluntary International Action. Jessica holds a strong background in women's rights, healthcare, and international development.

Jessica Bowers holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in International Development Studies from The George Washington University. Jessica also completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Cultural Anthropology from American University. Additionally, they have obtained the Robert W. Wilson Trust Natural Allies Environmental Leadership Programme Fellowship from Cambridge Judge Business School in October 2022.