Jessica Griffith Cortwright

Jessica Griffith Cortwright is an experienced professional in government affairs and advocacy, currently serving as the Associate Director of Government Affairs at RISE INDY since July 2022. Previously, Jessica held roles including Senior Manager of Campaigns and Advocacy at the same organization, Financial Performance Analyst at the Office of Education Innovation, and Chair of the Women’s Caucus for Indiana Young Democrats. Additional experience includes positions such as Campaign Manager for Fady4Indiana, Legislative Assistant at Krieg DeVault LLP, and Field Organizer with the Indiana Democratic Party. A background in the U.S. Senate includes roles as Case Manager and Staff Assistant. Jessica holds a Master of Public Affairs in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from Indiana University Indianapolis and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and History from Indiana University Bloomington.