Hailing from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Jessica began her dancing career doing the polka at family gatherings. Like any girl who wanted to spread her wings, she chose a college a days' drive away and called the University of Dayton her home. There, she may have been spotted in the Flyerette kick-line on the football field. Go Flyers! As luck would have it, she fell in love with Dayton and can be seen waltzing through Dayton Children's Hospital where she has worked for over 12 years. As director of Community Engagement in the Center for Community Health and Advocacy, she often tangos with community partners to improve health for children in our region. She is responsible for community health programs including the Dayton Asthma Alliance and the Family Resource Connection, a program that screens for social needs of patients. Jessica likes to hustle as she serves as adjunct faculty at both Wright State University and the University of Dayton. In her free time, she can be seen jiving with her daughters Mary (8) and Cora (4). She is a past president of the Junior League of Dayton and currently serves on multiple boards including the Board of Governors for Leadership Dayton and the Five Rivers Metroparks Commission. Often her life feels a bit like a quickstep, but she wouldn't have it any other way!