Jessie joined the Great Plains Institute in 2019 as the Coalition’s first full-time hire. In 2023, Jessie was appointed as the Coalition’s first Executive Director, and today she leads its successful federal advocacy, convening, and education work to foster nationwide deployment of carbon management.
Jessie is a nationally recognized expert on carbon management. Her prior experience spans the decarbonization of critical domestic energy and industrial sectors, including heavy industry and renewable fuels. She brings significant experience working with diverse stakeholders across the political spectrum to help enact and implement durable policy solutions to some of our nation’s most pressing energy and environmental issues. She holds a master’s degree in applied geosciences and a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and environmental science. As a Northern Virginia native, she lives in the region with her family and enjoys the area’s many parks and trails.