Jessica is a disability scholar-activist with a passion for storytelling, education, and social justice. As a first-generation and low-income student, she completed her dual-major/dual-minor education in creative writing, comparative world literature, health humanities, and human development at Long Beach State University, and is now a CUNY SPS graduate student in disability studies. Reflecting her academic and professional backgrounds, she explores diverse topics across multiple disciplines and has presented in conferences such as: Southern California Writing Centers Association, Pacific Ancient and Modern Languages Association, Society for Psychological Study of Social Issues, and Wichita State University’s Accessibility Summer Camp. While working as a DSS Educational Coach at North Orange Continuing Education, Jessica also serves in nonprofit leadership roles, including: Director of Student & Campus Communications at The Orion Fund; DREAM-U Zine Submission & Accessibility Coordinator at Disability Rights, Education, Activism, and Mentoring; and Founder/Executive Director of White Dove Disability Advocacy.