Originally from Ohio, Jess moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her interest in the entertainment industry at Belmont University, where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration and majored in Music Business. Jess worked hard during her undergraduate years and was honored with a scholarship grant from the Recording Academy through the Grammy U program. Jess was also an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity where she served on the Service and Philanthropy committee, planning events for organizations such as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Ronald McDonald House.
