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Ask Jessica what her best quality is and she will say “Integrity.” Showing up for others when expected is important professionally, but also in all aspects of life including family, friends, work, and most importantly, for yourself. Remaining adaptable and flexible with realistic expectations when life throws us curveballs, it is important to have an advocate who is experienced and level headed.
Receiving her undergraduate BS degree from Towson University, and post graduate training at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, completing two separate residencies in level 1 teaching hospitals, John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek, CA, and Penn State Hershey Medical Center focusing on a broad range of patient diagnoses.
“Many years treating patients with severe traumatic injuries and chronic illnesses, I felt guided always to help advocate for and educate patients and their families to ease their confusion and fear of the unknown roads ahead. I really enjoyed the time I was able to make patients feel heard and more at ease as they faced progessive diseases.”
Outside of owning and operating Dawn of Aging, she can be found being inspired by Norfolk’s Botanical Gardens and creating her own garden oasis and studying Thanatology and Thanabotany. She has two senior disabled dogs, one with 3-legs. She continues to help local veterinarians and pet owners in the community create wheelchairs, braces, and prosthetics for their companions.