Jessica Salmans Meditz

Jessica Salmans Meditz is an accomplished associate professor at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where responsibilities include serving as Faculty Senate President and contributing to an innovative theatre program. Jessica's background includes roles as District Drama/Dance/Film Chair for Putnam City Schools, overseeing collaboration among educators in drama and the performing arts, and as a Speech & Drama Teacher at Hefner Middle School. Previous experience as a Child Welfare Specialist with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services involved ensuring children's safety in home environments. Jessica also served as Director of Pathways Pregnancy Resource Center, focusing on education for expecting parents, and gained experience in photography and photo editing. Academic qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities/Writing from Swansea University and a Master of Fine Arts in Design for Stage and Film from Florida State University.