Jessica Foster

Jessica Foster currently serves as the Unite Charlotte Manager at the United Way of Greater Charlotte, overseeing a grant aimed at supporting grassroots BIPOC-led nonprofits in Mecklenburg County. With a military background as a CPT and NOVA Certified Level II Victim Advocate, Jessica has extensive experience in leadership and training from the U.S. Army and Army National Guard. Previous roles include Program Director at Leadership Charlotte, where responsibility encompassed program success and management, and Kitchen Manager at Fatz, where Jessica oversaw kitchen operations and staff management. Jessica holds a Master’s Degree in Human Services Counseling-Executive Leadership and a Graduate Certificate in Urban Management and Public Policy, building on a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture with a focus on Architectural Studies and a Minor in Urban Studies from the University of Virginia.