Jessica Young, College Completion Advisor, Trellis
Jessica serves as the College Completion Advisor for the Trellis Hybrid Program. Over the last decade, she has worked with students and under-represented groups in the New Orleans community and abroad. Her passion for advocacy was born from her exposure to volunteer service at Tulane, where she earned her B.A. in International Relations, International Development, and Asian Studies. After receiving her M.A. in Conflict, Security and Development from University of Sussex in Brighton, UK, she moved to Southeast Asia to facilitate ethical volunteer programs for college students traveling in Thailand and Cambodia. Prior to joining the Cowen Institute, she was the Career Specialist at Liberty’s Kitchen where she led career development trainings, connected young adults with job opportunities, and advocated for hospitality workers’ rights. She is committed to fostering equitable access to education and opportunity by providing trauma-informed support to students as they pursue their version of success.