Biography
Prior to joining NEFA in November 2021, Jess served as the Art Collections Data Coordinator for the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture for the City of Boston, where she compiled a digital database of public art in the city. Before that, Jess held multiple roles at the Chinese Historical Society of New England, collaborating with artists, residents, and local organizations, researching and writing grants, and producing exhibitions and public programs. Jess earned her B.A. in Art from Reed College and an M.A. in Art History and Museum Studies from Tufts University. Originally from Norwalk, CT, she currently resides in Dorchester, MA.
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