Jessica was born and raised in the Tri-Cities.  She started playing volleyball in 8th grade, and soon found out how great of a sport volleyball was!  In high school she played on the Freshman team in 9th grade, one year on JV as a 10th grader, and 2 years on Varsity. 

After graduating from Richland High School in 1999 Jessica went to Columbia Basin College to play volleyball with her high school and club teammate, Allison (Holsten) Larson.  At CBC Jessica and Allie had many accomplishments, the most important one was winning the NWAACC Championships in the '99 season together.  Jessica was named a Junior College All-American for her sophomore year.  From CBC Jessica transferred to Seattle Pacific University where she was the starting outside hitter.  Jessica graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and many awards/accomplishments for volleyball.

Club Coaching Experience

• 2004-2005 - Club Coach in Seattle, U16
• 2006 - Club Coach, Strike Force, U18
• 2010-2011 - Assistant Coach, Columbia Juniors, U12
• 2012 - Present - Club Gold U12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 Coach

High School Coaching Experience

• 2005-2008 seasons - Kamiakin High School, Freshman Team
• 2009 season - Richland High School, Junior Varsity
• 2010-2014 - Richland High School, Assistant Varsity Coach