Jessica Kay
Jessica plays a key role in supporting the associate dean of Development and collaborating with departmental colleagues to drive annual giving initiatives for both restricted and unrestricted funds. In her current position, she is also focused on expanding corporate and foundation partnerships, as well as leading a variety of strategic fundraising efforts.
Previously, Jessica served as the Annual Fund Manager and Gift Officer for the Dugoni School's Development team, where she successfully raised unrestricted funds in support of students, faculty and staff. Before that, she was an AmeriCorps Volunteer Infrastructure project fellow at ACE After School Program in Calistoga, CA. In this role, she managed volunteer operations and secured local and national donations to enhance educational opportunities for underserved students in the community.
A proud Stockton, CA native, Jessica earned a bachelor's degree in social work and a B.A. in psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno. She now serves as vice president of the Nevada Bay Area Alumni Chapter. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new places, frequenting local coffee shops, hiking scenic trails and getting lost in a good book.
