Jessica started at UMaine in 2008 and spent 10 years working with the Tutor Program and TRIO Student Support Services. She began her role as an Athletic Academic Counselor for Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes in 2018 and, along with working with her teams, is also the Mentor and Tutor Coordinator. Jessica received her B.A. in English in 2005, M.Ed. in Higher Education in 2007, and is currently working on her PhD in Higher Education - soon to begin dissertation research. During her time working here at UMaine, she proudly completed the UMDLI program, has served as both program development/academics and recruitment advisor for Alpha Phi, and coordinated and choreographed many flash mobs on campus. Away from UMaine, she has been on the Board of Directors for Bangor Ballet for nearly a decade. Jessica lives in Orono with her husband, Jacob, their dog, Dottie, and their cats, Mabel and McGillicuddy.
