Jessica Brassard

Jessica is the Director of Research Development and Communications at Michigan Technological University. In this role, she creates visuals for high-impact/high-value research proposals, supports science communication for research, enables teams of faculty to form around research initiatives, and designs faculty development events and workshops.

Jess has a background in studio arts, design, and marketing and transitioned to research development in 2015.

Jess founded KYP in 2013. She has served local non-profits, and service organizations, and on committees at Michigan Tech and the University of Michigan.

Jess currently serves her professional organization, the National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP), on the Mentoring Committee, co-chairs the Communication Working Group (CWG), co-chairs the spring national Conference Committee, and the Great Lakes Region Executive Committee.

Locally, Jess coaches the Ski Tigers level 1 skiers (ages 5 and 6)! In what little free time she has left, she cycles, swims, runs, creates digital art, and builds things with wood.