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Jessica Handy
Senior Strategy Business Intelligence Analyst and Epidemiologist
Jessica Handy is the Outreach Coordinator at the Handy Foundation, which focuses on connecting underrepresented workers in the film industry to job opportunities and providing professional development to enhance diversity and inclusion in Hollywood. The foundation was established by her spouse, Ri-Karlo Handy, in response to the need for greater representation of Black professionals in the film industry following discussions around diversity after the George Floyd protests.23
Jessica Handy has a background in public health and epidemiology, with nearly a decade of experience in state and federal government, non-profits, and academia. Her expertise includes GIS and statistical analysis, database management, and health equity initiatives. She has held various roles, including as a Senior Strategy Business Intelligence Analyst.1
Her work at the Handy Foundation involves outreach efforts to increase visibility and opportunities for below-the-line workers in the entertainment industry, aiming to create a more equitable and profitable environment for all participants in Hollywood.3
