Throughout her 16-year career in development, Jessica has been personally responsible for directing more than 40 large-scale events, securing five- and six-figure gifts, and designing and implementing one of the Chicago-area’s largest peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives. She has held leadership roles at a number of notable organizations including PAWS Chicago and Girls on the Run. Jessica brings significant expertise and a strategic vision to all her projects. 
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Jessica has an extensive and loyal client portfolio at Evolve, and her expertise in giving trends, alongside her unique ability to design and create engaging, out-of-the-box campaigns, has resulted in incredible success for her clients. Jessica places a significant emphasis on integrating a culture of philanthropy throughout her clients’ internal and external communications channels. While she has raised millions throughout her career, she views her greatest achievements through a deeply-rooted, sustainability-focused lens. One of her clients recently shared: “Jessica knows how to lean into her clients’ strengths and leverage existing resources, while also innovating and adding incredible value. She is a creative problem solver with a wealth of fundraising experience and knowledge to draw upon. Her positive, warm demeanor is infectious.”