As SIF's Director of Advancement, Jessica (she/her/hers) is responsible for shaping a comprehensive development plan to support SIF's mission. In this role, she partners with other members of the leadership team and the board to cultivate and steward philanthropic relationships. She also oversees external communications and events.
Prior to SIF, Jessica spent 20 years working at for-profit technology companies. In her last role, she led Business Development, Marketing, and Partnerships for a global software company. Jessica has also served the not-for-profit sector in several capacities. She served for six years as a Board Trustee at Summit Montessori School, where she chaired the Development Committee and played a leadership role in their most recent capital campaign. In addition, Jessica has worked on development and marketing for other nonprofits including the Mass Central Rail Trail Coalition.
Jessica sees the unique, tremendous value of SIF as a capacity builder and accelerator of social change in Eastern MA, and she is thrilled to be part of the team.