Jessica Edmond

Born in Chicago and raised in Southern Illinois, Jessica Edmond currently lives in NW Arkansas. She has a first-hand perspective of the unique needs of rural communities. She understands the process of improving the social and economic conditions of an area begins with good community health. This knowledge has led Jessica to advocate for healthy communities where all residents have access to quality health and education, sufficient employment, and transportation. She is passionate about maternal and child health, literacy, and social justice. She uses her voice to empower other women and encourages everyone to become involved in their community. Jessica believes that every problem has a solution, and everyone has equal rights to discover the solution of any problem troubling the world.