Having explored careers as a camera assistant in film & television, and as a specialty coffee roaster for a renowned European micro Roastery. Jessica made the decision to retrain in 2017 and add programming to her skill set. After completing Rails Girls Summer of Code scholarship in 2018 she joined the team at Ecosia.org to use her new skills to help plant trees. As a self taught/ community taught developer she is thankful to the local tech communities who supported her in making the move into IT. She organises events to support other women & gender minorities in making the move into tech.