Jessica’s interest in domestic abuse prevention began when she volunteered for Leeds Women’s Aid as a student. Prior to joining Tender to lead our work in Post-18 settings, Jessica was working at Manchester Metropolitan University Students’ Union and supported Tender to deliver the Shoulder2Shoulder project on campus in 2021. Jessica now works with staff and students in universities, student unions, and music and drama schools to deliver workshops and develop campus cultures where domestic abuse and sexual violence are successfully identified and prevented.

Outside of Tender, Jessica is a trustee for Safety4Sisters, a charity which provides refuge space and advocacy for migrant women with no recourse to public funds who have experienced domestic abuse, and campaigns alongside them for their safety and access to services.