Jessica Weidman

Jessica Weidman is an accomplished nonprofit professional with extensive experience in development and fundraising. Currently serving as Development Director at Uplift Education since February 2022, Jessica focuses on enhancing public schools' excellence and empowering students. Prior to this role, Jessica held various positions at Texas Women's Foundation from February 2017 to January 2022, including Director of Development, where efforts centered on unlocking opportunities for women and girls across Texas. Jessica's prior experience includes development roles at the Retina Foundation of the Southwest and research analysis at Nature's Broom, LLC. An education background includes a Bachelor of Science in Communication of Science & Technology from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Public Administration with a focus on Urban Nonprofit Management from The University of Texas at Arlington.