
ABOUT ME
I am a astrophysicist, informal educator, science communicator, diversity and inclusion change agent, and dearly known as Auntie Jess. I have a decade of progressive leadership experience in education and public outreach (EPO) and equity, diversity, and inclusion. I am an enthusiastic and engaging public speaker with an affinity for explaining complex science topics to a variety of audiences large and small.
Eagle Nebula (visible) image credit:
NASA, ESA and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
SPEAKING
I am a sought-after public speaker. I have given hundreds of interactive presentations to all ages from K to grey about Hubble Space Telescope, James Web Space Telescope (JWST), and the Very Large Array (VLA) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array (ALMA). My presentations are designed to inspire and teach people about the amazing wonders of the universe and our place in it. Each talk is tailored to the audience and meant to be interactive.
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Eagle Nebula (infrared) image credit:
NASA, ESA and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)


CONSULTING
I am available for consultation related to the design, development, and implementation of education and public outreach (EPO) programs and activities. I am also open to consult on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) related to cultural change within organizations.
Eagle Nebula (Visible and X-ray) image credit:
NASA/CXC/INAF/M.Guarcello et al.; Optical: NASA/STScI
AUNTIE JESS MENTORING
I deeply believe it is my purpose to change the system of entry and access for Black and Brown students in STEM.
I am deeply committed to paying it forward by mentoring the next generation of STEM scholars. I am determined to ensure students never feel alone, hopeless, or not enough. I am your champion, your ally, and your mentor.
Horsehead Nebula (Infrared) image credit:
NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)

TESTIMONIALS
MEET MY CLIENTS

NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERATORY
Speaking and Auntie Jess Mentoring

CALTECH
Co-producing Ask the Astronomers Live (Universe Unplugged)

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Auntie Jess Mentoring and NSF CAREERS Grant Collaborator

STANFORD (KIPAC)
Auntie Jess Mentoring

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (ESTABLISHING MULTIMESSENGER ASTRONOMY INCLUSIVE TRAINING, EMIT)
Auntie Jess Mentoring (For professionals)

WE ARE MARCUS ACADEMY
Auntie Jess Mentoring and Outreach Consultant

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK PHYSICISTS
Consultant

LOCKERROOM RELOADED (ROBBIE CADE FURDGE)
Auntie Jess Mentoring (For professionals)
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