Prior to joining the Schwarzman Center, Jessi was a freelance stage manager based in New York City to numerous theatrical, musical, dance productions and events. She was also a production manager and arts administrator at The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts in Eugene, OR, and office staff for the Departments of Ethnic Studies and of Theatre Arts at University of Oregon.
Jessi holds a BA from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, and an MFA in Stage Management from Columbia University in New York City. She comes to New Haven by way of New York City and Veneta, Oregon.