Originally from Buffalo, NY, Jessica studied marine biology in Wilmington, NC before discovering yachting and relocating to Fort Lauderdale. With over 10 years of onboard experience, she built a diverse career—backpacking Central America, working as a dive instructor in Honduras, volunteering at the Whale Shark Research Center, and earning her 200-ton Captain’s License. She worked as a mate and dive instructor before transitioning to the interior, where she served as Chief Stewardess on 50m yachts. For the past three years, she has worked shoreside as a yacht manager, bringing a practical, hands-on approach to vessel and crew support. Based in South Florida, she lives with her husband, young daughter, and is expecting her second child.