Jess Lawrence is an enthusiastic, energetic, extroverted New Englander living in Louisville, Kentucky by way of Portland, Oregon after 20 years. She started her career doing exactly what she wanted to do since her own high school experience—teaching 7th graders health education. In 2003, Jess was hired as the Health Education Curriculum Specialist for the Oregon Department of Education, where she provided assistance and professional development to health education teachers across Oregon. In 2006, Jess pursued a career as a national school health consultant, working with state departments of education and health, school districts and non-profits working to create healthier schools and communities. She writes health education curriculum, facilitates and trains educators and community members on school & public health issues and presents at conferences. Her true passion is working with organizations and agencies on leadership development around systems thinking.Jess is also on the Board of Directors for the Lou City and Racing Foundation in Kentucky.
Listed skills include Public Speaking, Program Development, Nonprofits, Workshop Facilitation, and 22 others.