Growing up in Santa Monica, CA as the daughter of a pediatrician and a frenchman, joy and food have always been interchangeable for Jessie. Whether she is whipping up chocolate mousse or discovering the best new bakery, food is always on her mind. She recently received her MPH in Nutrition from UC Berkeley where she delved deep into the worlds of nutrition science, policy, education, and research. She has experience as a pastry and savory cook in restaurants and as a public health researcher, consultant, and educator. She is excited to apply her well-rounded background to development at Food Forward! When she isn’t delving into all things food, she enjoys being completely immersed in the outdoors, whether it be trail running or swimming in the ocean, all the while listening to The Avett Brothers.