Jessica Weakley
About Jessica Weakley
Jessica Weakley serves as a President's Circle Specialist at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a position she has held since 2020. She has a background in donor services and fundraising, with experience in various roles within the organization and a degree in Sociology from Oberlin College.
Work at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Jessica Weakley has been serving as a President's Circle Specialist at Planned Parenthood Federation of America since 2020. In this role, she focuses on engaging and managing relationships with major donors. Prior to this position, she worked as the President's Circle Coordinator from 2018 to 2020, where she was responsible for coordinating donor activities and events. Her tenure at Planned Parenthood also includes a role as Donor Services, where she contributed to donor engagement efforts in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Degree in Sociology
Jessica Weakley earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Oberlin College, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in social dynamics and community engagement, which she applies in her professional roles. During her time at Oberlin, she also participated in various campus activities that enhanced her skills in fundraising and community service.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Jessica Weakley held several positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Program Assistant for the Great Books Summer Program in 2015 at Stanford University. Additionally, she served as a Research and Development Intern at United Way of Westchester and Putnam in 2015. Her early experience at Planned Parenthood includes roles as a Principal and Major Gifts Intern in 2016 and as a Student Fundraising Manager at Oberlin College from 2014 to 2017.
Internship and Assistant Roles
Jessica Weakley gained valuable experience through various internships and assistant roles. She worked as an Assistant to the Art Librarian at Oberlin College from 2016 to 2017, where she supported library operations. Her internship at Planned Parenthood as a Principal and Major Gifts Intern in 2016 allowed her to engage with major gift fundraising efforts. These roles helped her build a diverse skill set in administration and donor relations.