Partnership for Children and Youth
Jessica Gunderson serves as the Co-Chief Executive Officer at the Partnership for Children and Youth, a role that emphasizes equity in education and resources for under-resourced communities. With a strong background in policy research and communications, Jessica has previously held positions such as Policy & Communications Advisor at PCY, and Policy Consultant for organizations like Californians for Justice and Think Together. Experience also includes directing policy efforts at Californians for Safety and Justice to enhance public safety and reduce incarceration reliance. Jessica’s academic qualifications include a Master of Public Administration from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of San Francisco.
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Partnership for Children and Youth
Partnership for Children & Youth (PCY) believes all children need opportunities to learn beyond the school day and year to build skills and relationships, expand their horizons, access social capital, and discover their passions. PCY improves learning opportunities and conditions for youth by increasing access and quality of expanded learning programs in California: from the implementation of the 2006 landmark afterschool measure Prop. 49, to the unprecedented $4 billion investment in expanded learning in 2022. Our policy and practice experts work both in the field and in the state capitol to incubate new ideas, build capacity and coalitions, and change systems. Learn more about our work to represent and serve the best interests of California's children and families at www.partnerforchildren.org.