Jessica Ostfeld is a dual Master of Public Policy and Master of Environmental Management student at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy and Nicholas School of the Environment. She is committed to developing herself as a leader and advancing fair, evidence-based policies that protect natural resources and public health.

Prior to Duke, Jessica cultivated expertise in government communications and outreach with a focus on environmental issues. At the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), she served as Statewide Outreach Coordinator, leading dozens of agency outreach events and developing department-wide outreach resources and guidance. She previously supported invasive species management as WDFW’s European Green Crab Outreach Specialist. Jessica also completed two AmeriCorps terms with the National Park Service and Puget Soundkeeper and is an Albright Fellow.

Originally from Washington state, Jessica holds a B.A. in Biology and Environmental Studies from Wellesley College and a GIS certificate from the University of Washington.