San Diego Chapter
Jessica Schwartz is a recent graduate of Joan B. Kroc Institute of Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego where she earned her Master of Arts degree in Social Innovation. Passionate about creativity and human connection, she is interested in harnessing the transformative power of business to further societal and environmental goals. In doing so, she aspires to create a better future for all of our planet and all of its stakeholders. In particular, Jessica is passionate about social innovation through the lens of human connection and how that can be translated into the sphere of sustainable fashion. She currently works as an Impact Intern at Ascent Funding and collaborates creatively with the sustainable clothing brand Hut Mentality. One day she dreams of weaving all of her threads of peace, innovation, and creativity into creating her own sustainable fashion brand.