A native of the Mohawk Valley, Jessica once lived in Houston, as well as New York City around the time of 9/11 before making Syracuse her permanent home.  After enlisting in the military and pursuing a path into law enforcement, she changed direction; a graduate of Utica University, Jessica possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree (Syracuse University) and Master of Science degree. She is a novice photographer & is dedicated to serving the public, as both a public school teacher and humanist celebrant who both officiates secular and interfaith weddings and performs secular memorial services. She is a member of the American Humanist Association (AHA), member of her local chapter of the AHA, and serves on the Board of Directors for The Humanist Society. Jessica dedicates much of her time to serving numerous communities in various, secular capacities. She formerly served as executive co-chair of the Secular Coalition for New York and wrote op-ed pieces for Pique, Newsletter of the Secular Humanist Society of New York. Together with her spouse, they raise their children in a secular, humanist-minded household where they proudly integrate The Ten Commitments into their daily routines.

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Jessica was formerly confirmed as catholic, served as a humanist chaplain for three years, and was a teacher of world religions; through these experiences, she became familiar with others' customs, rituals, and cultures, which has provided her with helpful insight that ties into her role as a humanist celebrant. Always a supporter and ally of the LGBTQIA community and one who serves both religious and non-religious communities with their secular or interfaith ceremony needs, she is proud to serve various communities in multiple ways.