Jessica Chaparro

As Associate of Engagement, Jessica leads the Council's Disaster Response work, manages the Philanthropy Exchange, and supports peer events.

Prior to joining the Council on Foundations, Jessica worked at the Center for Community Research at DePaul University as a Research Project Coordinator. In this role, she focused on applied research involving public policy issues with the mission to reduce stigma and better understand environmental and systemic barriers. 

In her free time, you can find Jessica listening to a funny podcast, attempting Great British Bake-Off recipes, or planning her next outdoor adventure to a National Park.

You should contact Jessica with any questions about the Philanthropy Exchange, Member Engagement, and Disaster Response.