About
Jessica is an advocate and facilitator for culturally responsive learning for adults, children, and
families. She has over a decade of experience in partnering with educational nonprofit and
for-profit educational organizations, including: Duke University's Talent Identification
Program, Digi-Bridge Inc, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, International School Services (ISS)
and Council of International Schools (CIS).
In her current role, Jessica acts as the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Specialist for a large,
private international school in Southeast Asia, she develops and leads cross-divisional
professional development for educators and school leaders.
She brings a comprehensive range of expertise to her DEI consulting practice, including:
- Leveraging the IDI to support school stakeholders in reflecting and developing an
actionable Intercultural Development Plan (IDP) to raise their intercultural competencies
and better engage with learners, families, and their communities.
- Guiding mid-level school leaders, educators, and family advocates through DEIJ cultural
transformations and facilitating courageous and psychologically safe conversation
protocols.
- Cognitive Coaching Model for school leaders and educators