Jessica Hicks
About Jessica Hicks
Jessica Hicks serves as the Programs and Community Partnerships Manager at Chabot Space & Science Center, where she has worked since 2017. She holds multiple degrees, including an MBA and a Master of Arts, and has experience in various educational and community-focused roles.
Current Role at Chabot Space & Science Center
Jessica Hicks serves as the Programs and Community Partnerships Manager at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California. She has held this position since 2017. In her role, she focuses on developing and managing community partnerships and programs that enhance the center's outreach and engagement with the public.
Previous Experience at Chabot Space & Science Center
Prior to her current role, Jessica Hicks worked at Chabot Space & Science Center as the Programs and Community Partnerships Coordinator from 2015 to 2017. She also served as a Visitor Experience Associate at the center from 2013 to 2014. These positions contributed to her understanding of visitor engagement and program development within the science center environment.
Educational Background
Jessica Hicks has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Arts from John F. Kennedy University, studying from 2013 to 2016. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree from California State University - San Bernardino, which she completed between 2008 and 2012. Additionally, she obtained an Associate of Arts degree from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) from 2004 to 2006.
Work Experience in Museums
Jessica Hicks has experience working in various museum settings. She was a Museum Educator at the Walt Disney Family Museum from 2015 to 2016. Earlier, she worked as an Onsite Services Assistant at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco from 2014 to 2015. These roles provided her with valuable insights into educational programming and visitor services in cultural institutions.
Early Career Experience
Before her roles in the museum sector, Jessica Hicks worked as a Design and Project Assistant at Central Builders Inc. from 2010 to 2012. This position allowed her to develop skills in project management and design, which have been beneficial in her subsequent roles in program management and community partnerships.