Jess Marks (she/her)

Jess Marks (she/her) is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in various organizations spanning from gun safety to refugee assistance.

Education-wise, Jess holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Religion/Religious Studies from Whitman College, a Diversity and Inclusion Cornell Certificate from Cornell University, and a Master's degree in Public Administration from Montana State University-Bozeman.

Her professional journey includes roles such as Executive Director at Oregon Alliance for Gun Safety, Consultant at Jess Marks Consulting, and Senior Consultant at Slalom.

Jess also has experience as the Founder & Executive Director of The Refugee Center Online, Student Services Coordinator at Montana State University, Co-Director of Minmahaw Education Foundation, Programs Director at African Immigrant and Refugee Foundation, Volunteer Coordinator at Americorps Project Change, and Research Assistant at Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs.

With a strong educational foundation and a wealth of experience in various impactful roles, Jess Marks continues to make a difference in the areas of diversity and inclusion, public administration, and refugee support.