About Jessica As Senior Director and Head of Talent Management, Jessica partners with clients on executive search, recruitment, outsourced human resources, and DEI strategy tailored to the nonprofit sector. She is committed to collaborating with clients to create talent acquisition and human resources processes that are effective, equitable, and true to culture for each of our nonprofit partners. With a decade of experience supporting nonprofit organizations, Jessica leverages a keen understanding of the industry’s most pressing challenges and needs to identify, recruit, retain and develop top talent to move missions forward. Jessica is a Certified Diversity Recruiter and holds a Diversity & Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University. Prior to coming to Orr Group, Jessica was the Executive Search Manager at Development Resources, Inc. Jessica began her career in nonprofit fundraising, managing events for the American Cancer Society and National Kidney Foundation before leading audience and speaker development for The Washington Post’s live editorial events. Selected Recent Partners: Center for American Progress DC College Access Program Obama Foundation Prosperity Now Shakespeare Theatre Company Trees for the Future World Resource Institute When I’m not working… I’m hiking or catching up on a good book. Favorite Book Genre Literary Fiction Recent Publications Scary Surge: How Rising Health Insurance Costs Are Haunting Nonprofits A Fit For Success: Does Your Organizational Culture Match Its Goals? Diversifying Talent Pools In The Wake Of New York City’s AI Bias Law AI’s Impact On Human Resources: Harnessing Potential And Addressing Bias At Your Nonprofit Deeply Invested In The Mission: Helping Your Team Cope With Secondary Trauma And Stress A Tech Opportunity For Nonprofits: Realistically Competing For Talent Real And Sustainable DEI Initiatives Require An Organizational Shift How To Leverage Your Mission And Impact To Attract Top Talent In 2023 Are Education Requirements Negatively Impacting Your Nonprofit’s Talent Pool? “Quiet Quitting”: How Nonprofits Can Support Employees Experiencing Burnout Diversity vs. Inclusion: Know The Difference Why Pay Equity & Transparency Are Integral Components of Your DEI Strategy