Jess Crask (she/her/hers) is passionate about closing gaps in communities that have been historically excluded and continuing to engage the community that uplifted her into the adult she is today. She was raised in Eastside, Tacoma, and now resides in South End. As a first-generation college student, Jess earned her BA in Social Work and her MBA from PLU. She works in Parks and Recreation, though she has many years of experience in youth development such as before and after-school programming, summer camps, and childcare. In her downtime, she enjoys arts, DIY crafts, competitive activities, being with her dog, and reading.