Jessica earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Michigan State University in 2005 and has taken classes toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Northwestern Michigan College and Ferris State University. She has previous experience in higher education working in the Housing and Financial Aid departments. She joined the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Admissions Office as an Admissions Counselor in January 2024.

After spending the past 10 years living in Traverse City, Jessica has returned to the mid-Michigan area where her family resides. She currently lives in Okemos with her adorable kitty, Moxie.