Openlands
Jessica Fong, M.Ed., M.A. is currently working as the Director of Education at Openlands, overseeing the coaching and mentoring of education staff in nature and garden-based learning. Jessica also serves as the Lead Project Manager at McKinley Community Play Garden and as Teaching Faculty at Roosevelt University, specializing in early childhood development and dual language education. With previous experience as a Dual Language Early Childhood Educator and Coordinator at Chicago Public Schools, Jessica holds multiple degrees in education and human development.
Openlands
As innovative protectors and stewards of the land since 1963, Openlands exists to create access to nature for all. Through local alliances, forward vision, and persistent action, Openlands connects and leads conservation work, serving as a guiding voice for communities, organizations, and more effective policy in northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region.