Jessica Kingdon
About Jessica Kingdon
Jessica Kingdon serves as the Planned Giving Operations Manager at Catholic Relief Services, where she has worked since 2012. She holds a B.A. in Social Welfare and Justice with a minor in Criminology from Marquette University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Jessica Kingdon has been serving as the Planned Giving Operations Manager at Catholic Relief Services since 2012. In this role, she manages the Charitable Gift Annuity program and oversees the estate administration staff. Her work focuses on enhancing the organization's planned giving strategies and ensuring effective management of charitable contributions.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Kingdon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University, where she studied Social Welfare and Justice with a minor in Criminology. She furthered her education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, earning a Master of Social Work (MSW). Her academic background supports her expertise in social welfare and planned giving operations.
Background
Before her current position, Jessica Kingdon worked as a Youth Literacy Advisor Volunteer with the Peace Corps from 2009 to 2011 in Cauldwell, Hanover, Jamaica. This experience contributed to her understanding of community needs and social issues, which informs her current work in planned giving.
Achievements
In her role at Catholic Relief Services, Jessica Kingdon has successfully managed the Charitable Gift Annuity program and overseen estate administration staff. Her contributions have been integral to the organization's planned giving efforts over her 12 years of service.