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Jessica Goldstein
Senior Director of Events & Strategic Initiatives at NPR
Jessica Goldstein is a media professional with over 20 years of experience in journalism, events, and experiential programming. She served as the Senior Director of Events and Strategic Initiatives at NPR, where she oversaw live editorial content events, including the creation of notable initiatives like NPR's Tiny Desk Contest and the How I Built This Summit. Her career at NPR spanned more than two decades, during which she held various roles such as Senior Supervising Producer for NPR Music and Senior Producer for the Science Desk.124
In September 2023, Jessica transitioned to the role of Managing Director of Convenings at the Skoll Foundation, where she leads strategies for convenings like the Skoll World Forum. Her work focuses on fostering collaborations to address global challenges.13
Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has furthered her education with programs at institutions like The Poynter Institute and Maine Media Workshop. Outside of work, she enjoys activities like swimming, hiking, dancing, and bread baking.13
