Jessie has met every challenge with integrity and an enthusiastic spirit of inquiry. Her dedication to patient-centered care comes with a quality that is exceptional. Every patient is a patient to her to whom she does not ignore or walk by when someone is in need. Her commitment and compassionate care extend far beyond the patients and families she cares for. It extends even to her fellow peers with whom she shares her knowledge and resources. With that comes an optimism of collaboration and comradery dedicated to everyone succeeding together. Her flexibility and broad perspective are contagious and comforting with a half-cup full mentality.

As the second peer mentoring ambassador chairperson, she has contributed to the leadership of expanding the mentoring program. She has left an impact from her kindness and unique touch on the human spirits she has connected with.