Jess is a lifelong North Carolinian and faithful Tar Heel (Go Heels!). She received a bachelor's degree in journalism and political science from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2018, and completed a Master of Divinity at Duke Divinity School in May 2021. She joined the body at WCF in February 2022. Jess is passionate about supporting others to discern how God is moving in their lives. She loves to bake, cook, talk about niche topics in pop culture, and attend live theatre. Jess is especially grateful for the support of her family back in NC/VA: parents Rusty and Lisa, brother Sam and sister-in-law Lindsay, brother Grey, and pup Rudy. She lives in Bloomingdale and enjoys dinners with her housemates, coffee shops and exploring the city!