Staff Profile – Jessica Meis: June 25, 2021

Our communications coordinator feels valued here. And no wonder. Jessica Meis has so many skills that help us fulfill our mission — whether it’s publicizing and assisting at our pledge drive, creating a graphic for our Christmas Eve service, or putting together our newsletter. She adds your notices to our calendar and the orders of service, and can post notices to social media for you.

Jessica lived her early formative years in Texas. A graduate of Cornell College (Mount Vernon, Iowa), she completed a Bachelor of Special Studies in Art History and Latin American studies. Her research focused on feminist and Latinx art, as she felt they have been under-represented in recognized bodies of works. One of Jessica’s favorite painters is Frida Kahlo. Kahlo said of her work that she liked to paint her own reality. Jessica said depicting her reality might consist of collages depicting how she found UCE and how much she treasures the opportunity to contribute her ideas and develop her skills.

Jessica spends her off-work time playing tennis, watching her favorite TV shows, and capturing candid shots of people and images of doors with her camera. Doors, she says, have their own personalities.

This summer, Jessica is excited about attending the Renaissance Faire in Bristol, Wisconsin. Sometime in the future, she wants to visit Thailand, where she looks forward to indulging some of her favorite foods.

One senses Jessica Meis will always find new and exciting adventures to explore.