During a hiatus from acting, Jess built a distinguished career in finance and global affairs, becoming an executive at a Fortune 120 company and earning four advanced degrees from top institutions including Georgetown University. As a policy advisor on global security, she has met and interviewed world leaders, published over 20 articles, and demonstrated a commitment to service through volunteer work.
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Speaking at the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Speaking the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria as a Marie Sklodowska‑Curie Fellow. The fellowship selected 100 individuals worldwide for advanced academic study, training, and opportunities in nuclear-related fields—honoring the legacy of the pioneering two‑time Nobel laureate.
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Interviewing women's rights activist Masih Alinejad
Masih Alinejad has become a voice in exile for the protests that have rocked Iran since their initial spark: the death on September 16 of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini at the hands of morality police in Tehran.
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Interviewing Hungarian Ambassador to the U.S., Mr. Szabolcs Takács
During the interview, Mr. Szabolcs Takács defended Hungary as a Central European country that safeguards conservative values, addressed Hungary’s perspective on Sweden’s NATO accession, and highlighted Hungarian ingenuity and innovation.
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Award-Winning Service in Disaster Response Action Team (DAT)
Serving the American Red Cross to help communities prepare for and recover from disasters such as fires and floods. Led efforts to deliver vital supplies to families and first responders, collaborated with community partners to ensure readiness, and supported clients with resources. This dedication to service was recognized with two Outstanding Performance Awards.
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Speaking at event for women executives
Sharing perspectives on U.S. legislative reform as a panelist at event that spotlights women executives in finance and law.
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Meeting President Jimmy Carter
Sharing a moment of reflection at Sunday school in Plains, Georgia, alongside President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
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Meeting President Lech Wałęsa
Meeting President Lech Wałęsa in Gdansk and hearing firsthand accounts of the Solidarity movement and its pivotal role in ending Communist rule in Poland and hastening the fall of the Soviet Union, while also learning about the legacy of fellow movement leader Anna Walentynowicz.
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Meeting Sergei Khrushchev
Meeting the son of Nikita Khrushchev - former Premier of the USSR - and his wife Valentina Golenko. Getting historical perspectives on life in the Soviet Union and DPRK’s nuclear threat.