about jessica
Jessica is a multiracial writer, journalist, podcast producer, doula and mother of four. Her work has aired on NPR, the CBC and Vermont Public Radio (VPR).
Jessica produces podcasts on youth and education, parenting and race. Most recently she was Content Producer for the NPR show From The Top, a nationally syndicated show about outstanding young musicians across the country. Before that, she was a producer and story coach for EmbraceRace, a nonprofit dedicated to raising a generation of kids who are brave and informed about race. in 2019, Jessica co-founded The Doyenne, a newsletter, blog and curated digital space to celebrate and connect women.
Jessica is also a certified childbirth educator and doula. She taught birth classes for over a decade at Grow Prenatal and Family Center in Burlington and provides labor support for couples across Vermont.
Originally from Montreal, Quebec, Jessica has lived in Toronto, New York City, New Jersey, Cape Town, South Africa and now calls Burlington, Vermont her home where she lives with her husband, their four daughters and two dogs.