Biography

Jessica serves numerous roles on campus and UC-wide that focus on staff well-being. In addition to being the Campus Health and Well-being Manager at UC Santa Cruz and managing the UCSC Faculty & Staff Health and Well-being Program, she co-leads the UCSC Okanagan Charter initiative and founded and chairs the UC-wide Okanagan Charter Workgroup, which provides a space for campuses to learn from each other and support the goal of UC being the first university system to adopt the Charter and become health promoting universities. She is also the co-chair of the UC-wide Wellness Managers workgroup, which shares best practices and evidence-based programs to support faculty and staff well-being across the UC system.

This is also Jessica’s fifth year serving on UCSC’s Staff Advisory Board, and she has served the executive board as Secretary, Chair-Elect, Chair, and now Past-Chair and CUCSA Delegate. She enjoys collaborating with folks across campus and the UC system to advocate for staff equity and well-being. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time at the beach with her dog Milo, playing video games, binge watching tv, and spending time with friends and family.