Jessica Hedden is a non-profit professional with experience in finance, logistics, development, event-planning, and communication. Jessica is passionate about service and dedicated to approaching all things with the goal of excellence, balanced with grace and humor. She grew up in Columbus, GA where she began her working life as a high school teacher and director in community theatre. Jessica has been living and working in the Atlanta area since 2016, including time at Emory University, Second Helpings Atlanta, and Peace Preparatory Academy. Jessica and her husband, Patrick, live in Decatur where Jessica loves to spend her time reading, gardening, and adventuring. She has two published children’s plays.