Jessica is a drama facilitator and youth theatre leader. Her work focuses on using drama and ‘play’ as an instrument for creative expression, and developing social and emotional skills. Jessica works extensively in primary and secondary schools, with youth theatres/groups, and in day services with people with intellectual disabilities. Jessica was trained contemporary and applied theatre studies in Mary immaculate college, Aberystwyth university, and recently took part in the Teacher Artist partnership training in 2024.