Born and raised in central Montana, Jess is an avid outdoor lover and environmental advocate. She brings over 5 years of experience in statistical and spatial data analyses, client relations, volunteer management, and scientific research to the California Climate Hub. Her primary role consists of providing project management oversight, developing curriculum for training workshops, and coordinating collaboration between key partners for forest management implementation. Jess received her B.S. in Resource Conservation and Climate Change Studies from the University of Montana and her M.S. in Environmental Policy & Management from UC Davis. Jess enjoys being a detective to solve problems and loves when she can use tools like Excel, RStudio, or ArcGIS to find solutions. Her longest hike: 500+ miles on Camino de Santiago de Compostela.