Jess joined the Pierce Conservation District in 2025 as the Green Tacoma Partnership Program Manager. She works in partnership with the city of Tacoma to bolster ecosystem services and connect community in Tacoma open space. She has a background in landscape architecture, restoration ecology, and agroecological farming systems. Jess adores Pacific Northwest ecosystems and enjoys helping them thrive. When not at work, Jess is likely on her bike or watching a film on her ever-growing watch list.