Jessica Kizorek

Jessica Kizorek is a multifaceted professional based in Miami, Florida, who serves as the Executive Director of Eyes On Your Mission, a Miami-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.12

Professional Background

Jessica has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and international activist.1 She is the co-founder of Two Parrot Productions, a media production company established in 2000 with her father, Bill Kizorek.1 Through this company, she has created numerous short films and video-centric fundraising campaigns for large nonprofits such as the United Nations, AARP Foundation, Special Olympics, and Lions Club.1

Expertise and Accomplishments

Video Education and Production:: Jessica is known as a Video Educator and Producer, specializing in teaching students, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs how to produce impactful media.1 Her work focuses on storytelling through video and encouraging clients to deepen emotional relationships online.1

International Experience:: She has traveled to over 60 countries, covering various humanitarian causes as a journalist and documentarian.1 Her work has included reporting on education in Pakistan's largest refugee camp, World Women's Day in Nepal, and fair trade farming initiatives in Ghana.1

Women's Empowerment:: Jessica is recognized as a "Women's Empowerment Specialist" by the US Department of State and a "Small Business Expert" by Fox News.1 In 2010, she founded Badass Businesswomen, an organization dedicated to empowering millennial women to enter the workforce and start businesses.1

Academic and Literary Achievements

• Author of 10 books and online courses
• Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in International Business and Spanish
• Master's degree from Florida International University in Global Strategic Communications
• Guest lecturer at prestigious institutions including Princeton, UC-Berkeley, and the University of Miami1

Role at Eyes On Your Mission

As Executive Director of Eyes On Your Mission since 2015, Jessica leads the organization in serving nonprofits, students, and industry professionals at the intersection of video production, media, and social change.12 Her responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing an annual pro bono grant program for creating video content for nonprofits
• Collaborating with Florida International University to teach thousands of young people about community contribution through media creation
• Generating scalable, technology-driven experiences to equip citizen journalists with technical and leadership skills
• Designing innovative learning experiences for high school and college students focused on new media entrepreneurship1

Jessica Kizorek's diverse background in media production, international activism, and women's empowerment uniquely positions her to lead Eyes On Your Mission in its mission to create impactful visual storytelling for social change.