Jess started her ultimate frisbee career during undergrad outside of the Boston area in 2016. Much like the Triad, the local league was looking for more FMP to join, and thus spurred a more intentional connection with the community surrounding ultimate frisbee.

After moving to Winston-Salem in 2018, she sought out Ultimate opportunities hoping to find a similar community and culture. During her time in the Triad she has helped organize and build up local leagues, hat-tournaments, and club teams, and making several deeply meaningful friendships along the way.

During the day, Jess works for a non-profit that provides relevant biological products surrounding birth tissues to researchers around the world. As the Mixed Club Chairperson & Director and DEI Director, she hopes to promote the growth of our local Ultimate scene while continuing to foster the warmth of the community that took her in when she first moved to the area.

When she’s not on the field, Jess spends her time curating her living room gym, taking care of animals, and being a novice home barista.