Jessica holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Victoria and is a recipient of the Lucien Ukaliannuk Award. As a Nunavummiut, Jessica brings her extensive lived experience and an inherent understanding of the unique issues faced by communities. She was appointed to the Nunavut Law Society executive as its sole public representative where she served a full 4-year term, and continues her dedication to building a legal profession that is accessible and contributes to the North and its peoples.

Now an alumni of the Jane Glassco Northern Fellowship, Jessica co-authored a collaborative research project investigating options for a Yukon self-governing First Nation’s justice system and providing recommendations for meaningful implementation. Prior to law, her years as a senior justice policy analyst for the Government of Nunavut help inform her strategic analysis and legal skills.

In her spare time, Jessica loves creative pursuits and being outdoors. She particularly enjoys artistic expression, fishing, hiking, cycling, surfing, and using her smoker to make delicacies.