Jess first picked up a stick in 4th grade. She began her club career with Check-hers and was recruited with Rebels Club Lacrosse. She graduated from South Carroll high school in 2021 and was a tri-sport athlete. In 2019, Jess competed in the 2A State Championship with the Caveliers and won the state championship. She went on to play Division II Lacrosse at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach Florida where she studied to major in Psychology and minor in Biology. Jess started and played as a defensive midfielder for the Sailfish till her junior year when she had a career ending back injury.

Jess has since moved back to Maryland and currently resides in Sykesville. She is looking to pursue her passion for the love of the game and pass it down to the younger generation.