Jessi (she/her) is a Deputy Director in the Programs Department at CSPI. In this role, she leads advocacy campaigns at the federal, state, and local level to ensure that public institutions like prisons, hospitals, and other government facilities serve nutritious food that is sourced sustainably and equitably. She also oversees CSPI's advocacy to strengthen the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government's nutrition advice that is updated every five years, and supports cross-team collaboration to ensure alignment across policy advocacy and industry accountability campaigns and ensure synergies across issue areas in nutrition.  

Prior experience

A registered dietitian, Jessi received her Master of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Human Nutrition from Johns Hopkins University, and received her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University. While in graduate school, Jessi was a research assistant at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future and completed her capstone project at MANNA, a medically tailored meal nonprofit in Philadelphia.

Joined CSPI

Jessi joined CSPI's staff in 2019. She was also a CSPI summer intern in 2016.

What's the most inspiring part of your job?

"Every day I get to work with thoughtful and talented people who challenge me intellectually and motivate me with their commitment to our mission."

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