Group: Jessica Wyers

How did you get in this line of work? What keeps you in it?

I am deeply fascinated by people. I’m curious about the small, unique differences in their individual backgrounds that impact how they perceive the world and information. This work provides me the opportunity to be intentional with that and figure out what’s best for the client’s positive outcome.

What do you do at JurySync?

I apply my love of learning, passion for social science, and skills in message crafting and refining to support our clients’ unique cases and help them achieve positive outcomes.

What are you passionate about outside of work?

Outside of work, you’ll find me spending time with my nieces and nephew. My husband and I also love spending as much time as possible traveling to visit family and friends that happen to live in beautiful places all over the world, especially his home country of El Salvador.

What are you known for?

I think my family and friends would speak to my openness to new experiences and places to travel. I’ve developed quite an adventurous reputation in my inner circle. Friends have also noted my calmness under pressure. I’ve worked with some high-level, seemingly intimidating people–members of congress, 4-star generals, presidents of universities—those experiences, I think, helped… more What are you known for?

Tell us about your education background.

My doctoral studies were uniquely situated between communication, political science, and public policy. I focused on how people perceive information via media messages, presentations or other means. This work allowed me to focus on how people receive information and understanding the implications of that information for decision making.

Tell us about your experience.

I have built a broad set of skills obtained from my background in marketing and public relations, as well as my time teaching for Teach for America. I’ve had the honors of working closely with young learners, elected officials, high-achieving professors, and 4-start generals. At every step of the way, I expanded on the power… more Tell us about your experience.