Jessie Adams holds a BA in English from Wesleyan University, an MEd in human development and psychology from Harvard University, and a PhD in early childhood intervention from Peabody College at Vanderbilt University. As CEO of a family foundation, she draws from her experience on both the grantmaking and grant-writing sides of nonprofit management and her knowledge of local, national, and international organizations. Jessie has taught in classrooms from the preschool to graduate school level and seeks to foster inclusive educational environments that nurture students’ engagement in a complex and changing global landscape. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and two sons, and currently serves as Director of Community Engagement at Harpeth Hall, an independent school for girls in grades 5-12.
