Jessica manages Blue Meridian’s relationships with select investees, including providing guidance and serving as a lead touchpoint during the development and execution of scaling plans. Working closely with Managing Directors and other staff, she also sources new investment opportunities and collaborates on innovation initiatives to expand Blue Meridian’s work, with a focus on Nationwide Solutions. with a focus on Nationwide Solutions and The Studio @ Blue Meridian.
Previously, Jessica served as the head of performance management for a government fund in the United Kingdom, delivering finance and business support to individuals from at-risk and underserved communities to help them start their own businesses. Before that, she served as a government advisor and led strategic consulting projects for the Malaysian government on a range of economic and social issues. Jessica also brings experience in impact investing and social enterprise.
Jessica earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from Northwestern University and a master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Michigan.