Terri Brax

Jessica Brax is a well-known entrepreneur and community builder with a passion for connecting people and ideas to unlock their full potential.

She is the founder of TeacherCare, a renowned nationwide agency that offers top-notch education and childcare services to private families.

Additionally, she is the brains behind Women Tech Founders, a prominent voice in the tech startup sphere advocating for female entrepreneurs.

A strong advocate for education and equality, Jessica and her team at TeacherCare have impacted the lives of both celebrated leaders and underprivileged children through collaborations with organizations like Shelter and Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.

Through Women Tech Founders, she focuses on creating opportunities that foster innovation and empower underestimated communities, having connected and inspired numerous female founders nationally and internationally.

Jessica's exceptional work in community building has garnered recognition from various political figures, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, former Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and Senator Tammy Duckworth.

Her accomplishments have earned her multiple accolades and media features, such as being named a Forbes Woman, WGN's MVP, Tribune's Most Remarkable Woman, and Herald's Influential Woman in Business, among others.

An in-demand speaker on topics like diversity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and community-building, Jessica was a key member of the Women’s Entrepreneurial Institute.

She pursued her education at prestigious institutions including the University of Chicago, Roosevelt University for a dual degree in MSMC focusing on Business and Education, and Illinois State University.

In terms of organizational involvement, Jessica has held various key positions such as Founder & CEO at Women Tech Founders, CEO at TeacherCare Inc., Advisory Board Member at Coleman Entrepreneurship Center at DePaul University, and more.