Jessica Kurtz Pokorny

Jessica Kurtz Pokorny currently serves as a Senior Advisor for Individual Philanthropy at Save the Children US, a position held since May 2022. Prior experience includes roles such as Senior Officer for Major Gifts at the Student Conservation Association from May 2017 to May 2022, and Senior Development Manager for Signature Events at JDRF International in 2016. Jessica also worked at the National MS Society, Greater Northwest Chapter as Senior Donor Relations Manager from 2012 to 2016, and at Seattle Repertory Theatre as Major Gifts Director from 2007 to 2012. Additional positions include Patron Services Manager at CREEDE REPERTORY THEATRE INC and Guest Services Trainer & Cash Office Specialist at Target. Jessica holds a BA in Theatre from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and several certificates from the University of Washington, including HR Essentials and Fundraising Management.