She is an alumna of the Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a master’s degree in Hispanic Linguistics, and she is a graduate of the University of Toledo, College of Law. The majority of Jessica’s cases deal with immigration and civil rights issues, and she has been recognized on a state-level for her extensive experience working with Unaccompanied Minors. She played a pivotal role in favorably resolving the issue of recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals being denied certain state benefits, including driver’s licenses and in-state tuition. Jessica is very active in the “Welcome Dayton” initiative, a progressive initiative that seeks to support immigrant access to services, integration into the community, and job development and entrepreneurship and has garnered national and international attention.