Jessica Morrison
I’m Jessica Morrison, the founder of JMorrison Education. For over 20 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of K–12 education, higher education, and community organizations to expand access to career and college opportunities. As the Founding Executive Director of the Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, I led efforts to connect schools, colleges, and industry partners—creating a model for career and college pathways that has been replicated across Colorado.
Much of my work has been rooted in rural communities, where the challenges of access, resources, and geography require creative and collaborative solutions. I am passionate about building bridges that ensure all learners—regardless of their location—have equitable opportunities to pursue education, careers, and bright futures.
In addition to program leadership, I bring deep expertise in grant writing and fundraising, having secured over $7.3 million in funding to launch and sustain transformative educational initiatives. I also have a strong record of success in supporting students through highly selective collegiate admissions, helping learners access opportunities at some of the nation’s most competitive institutions.
My background spans teaching, advising, facilitation, and statewide policy committee work, and I’ve been honored with multiple awards for innovative career and college readiness programs. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education from Bloomsburg University and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Fort Lewis College.
Today, through JMorrison Education, I partner with schools, nonprofits, TRiO programs, and communities to design solutions that strengthen programs, secure funding, and remove barriers, ensuring every learner has a fair chance to succeed.
When I’m not working with students and parents to support their collegiate aspirations or working alongside educators and community leaders, you’ll find me traveling, skiing, backpacking, or enjoying the outdoors with my husband, Casey, and our dogs, Olive and Hobbes.
My Values
Whether independent advising or through training and curriculum building, I ask the question, What is best for students? Engaging students in the processes we create for them to thrive is a value I incorporate in all of my provided services.
Student Engagement
Building relationships and welcoming community members into the creation process fosters trust and shared ownership in the design and refinement of programs. Facilitation processes that lead with welcoming all values and voices create strong outcomes and uncover solutions that are successful for that specific community by the people who live and work within the community!
Community Collaboration
My 20 years in education has always been anchored in the belief that all students deserve access to an equitable education. As a first-generation college student myself, I understand the impact that an education can have on an individual’s life. It is my goal to provide equitable access to career and college pathways for all students, regardless of zip code, education level, or income.
Equity
I am results-oriented and utilize data, research, and best practices to deliver results that my clients desire. This includes ensuring students have strong academic profiles to be competitive at top collegiate institutions around the world, to building programs that deliver measurable opportunities for students and families.
Impact
My work is centered on innovation. I use design thinking, project-based learning, and place-based learning to help organizations create practical, learner-centered solutions that reflect community strengths and expand opportunities for every student.
Innovation
I believe growth is an ongoing process — for students, communities, and organizations. My work is grounded in a mindset of continuous improvement, helping partners reflect on what’s working, identify gaps, and take actionable steps forward. By combining data, feedback, and collaborative problem-solving, I support schools and nonprofits in building programs that evolve over time and deliver stronger results year after year.
Continuous Improvement
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