Jessica Riestra joined ACLU-PA in January 2024 as the Organizing Director. Jessica has 7 years experience working in the nonprofit sector and political arena, with a background in gun violence prevention, disability rights, and immigration rights. Before working for the ACLU-PA, Jessica served as the policy and advocacy manager for Make the Road PA, Statewide Youth Representative for the California Foundations for Independent Living Centers, and as the Constituency Organizing Director for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. She received a Bachelors Degree from Sacramento State University in Political Science and Ethnic Studies. Jessica is currently pursuing a Masters in International Studies, loves traveling, and exploring new languages to learn. (Philadelphia)