2026 Summit

Jessica Edwards

Attendees

CDO, NAMI

Jessica Edwards directs the strategy, direction and organizational effort for all philanthropic fundraising efforts that support NAMI’s mission and strategic plan. She identifies and encourages fundraising opportunities and engages in meaningful donor and funder relationships. She oversees strategic partnerships that touch all corners of the organization and alliance. Jessica also oversees field fundraising efforts, including the NAMIWalks program. Jessica joined NAMI in 2011 as a coordinator of corporate affairs and governance. Since then, she has worked her way up in the organization overseeing the corporate, foundation and strategic partnership areas of Strategic Alliances & Development. She holds an undergraduate degree in Public Relations from West Virginia University and a Master’s Degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Georgetown University.