Jess Eagle
Associate Director, Strategic Communications
Area of expertise: Trauma-informed survivor story-sharing; Media relations; Digital grassroots advocacy; Storytelling as a form of justice
You should get to know her because:
- With 10+ years of experience in legal nonprofit communications, Jess uses her background in journalism, political grassroots organizing, and trauma-informed story sharing to empower people experiencing systemic oppression.
- She directs ERA’s media relations and digital external communications.
- In addition to helping clients share their stories in ways that support their journeys toward healing and justice, Jess specializes in developing free, accessible digital resources to teach people about their rights and empower them to take meaningful action to support their communities.
- Prior to joining ERA in 2018, Jess served as Development Director at Family Violence Appellate Project, a domestic violence legal nonprofit based in Oakland.
- She also worked as a political organizer at Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates, and for a variety of political campaigns.
- Jess has a background in journalism, including working as a reporter at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Alumna of:
- Duquesne University (MA in English Literature with a concentration in Feminist Theory; BA in Journalism & Multimedia Arts)
- CORO Women in Leadership 2019 Fellowship
Outside of work:
- Jess is a writer and a poet based in Oakland CA.
- She loves yoga, hiking, and jumping down Wikipedia rabbit holes.