Meet Jessica

Growing up in Wyoming I had the luxury of experiencing country life. I knew I would never completely leave Wyoming but had dreams to travel. Before I could chase my dreams and career I had to survive 6 years of seizures and find a lifestyle that would allow me to manage my health and chase my dreams. These 6 years spanned the age of 12-18 and provided to be a trying time full of life lessons I still carry with me. While at times I still have struggles, I have found faith, nutrition, and exercise to have set me free to pursue any path I choose.

I knew early on that I wanted to graduate from college, become an official at the highest level possible, and stay connected to my country lifestyle. I started my own arboriculture business that allowed me to pay for college and have the flexibility to officiate. Once I graduated with my Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Science with Applied Ecology from Oregon State University, I sold my business. This allowed me to attend summer officiating training and tryout camps. In order to have the summers off I received a Master’s of Education from Western Governors University and became and 8th-grade science teacher at Twin Spruce Junior High for 3 years.

During my teaching tenure, I was hired at the Division 1 level, resigned from teaching, and relocated to Denver Co. I worked as an Environmental Estimator for Western State Reclamation for a year and a half before my officiating schedule was large enough to officiate in the winter and return to Wyoming in the summers. Along the way, I also completed my Professional Master of Environmental Science degree from OSU and received The National Professional Science Master's Association (NPSMA) Certification.

Currently, I work as an Environmental Scientist and Arborist for the Company I sold and officiate D1 College Women’s Basketball. I enjoy training horses in the summer and spending time with my family. The road to success isn’t always easy, but I’m living my dream life and that is why I’m now professionally speaking. I believe my experience with seizures provides me with a rare opportunity to connect with young adults navigating the challenges of life. This connection can help them see a path forward and ignite their desire to chase their dreams. Delivering the message to young adults that I wish the 12-20-year-old me had heard is an honor.