Americorps VISTA Volunteer
Jessa graduated from Idaho State University with one H.B.A. in History and two B.A.s in English and Global Studies. She has spent the following years in the nonprofit sector, advocating for better quality of life for her community.
Jessa is serving her second AmeriCorps VISTA year with Get Healthy Utah. The AmeriCorps VISTA program, which was established in 1965 as part of the War on Poverty, strives to create or expand programs that empower individuals and communities in overcoming poverty. VISTA members serve in areas such as education, public health, climate, and access to benefits, helping local organizations make sustainable change.