Jessica E. Hager
About Jessica E. Hager
Jessica E. Hager serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Planning at Feeding America, a position she has held since 2023. With extensive experience in health and nutrition, she has worked in various roles at Feeding America since 2012 and has a strong educational background in social work and communications.
Work at Feeding America
Jessica E. Hager has held multiple positions at Feeding America, starting as a Coordinator in Nutrition from 2012 to 2014. She then progressed to roles including Manager of Health and Nutrition, External Engagement from 2014 to 2018, and Director of Healthcare Partnerships & Nutrition from 2018 to 2022. In 2022, she served as Interim Vice President for Health Systems Innovation for a brief period. Currently, she is the Senior Director of Strategic Planning, a position she has held since 2023.
Education and Expertise
Jessica E. Hager earned her Master of Arts in Social Work Administration from the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, completing her studies from 2011 to 2013. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in Communications, Anthropology, and Spanish from Southwestern University, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she has studied Language, Culture, and Environmental Studies at Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in 2007.
Background
Before her extensive career at Feeding America, Jessica E. Hager worked at Central Texas Food Bank as a Summer Community Events staff member in 2007. She also served as a Civic Engagement Specialist/AmeriCorps*VISTA at Southwestern University from 2008 to 2009 and held a marketing position at Baylor Scott & White Health during the same period. Her experience includes working with Enlace Chicago in Violence Prevention from 2011 to 2012 and as a Coordinator for the Volunteer and Mentor Program at STARRY from 2009 to 2010.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Jessica E. Hager has contributed to various initiatives within Feeding America, focusing on health systems innovation and nutrition partnerships. Her roles have involved strategic planning and capacity development, particularly in healthcare partnerships. Her educational background in social work and communications has supported her work in these areas, enabling her to address complex issues related to food security and nutrition.