Tess was born outside Washington D.C. and grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2013 she moved to Gainesville to attend the University of Florida, graduating with undergraduate degrees in Marketing and Classical Studies, and with a masters in International Business. After graduation, she participated in the year-long Greenhouse Internship, specializing in Global Missions and Church Planting. In her current role, Tess creates systems to mobilize the local church towards global mission and coordinates local outreach initiatives. Tess is passionate about equipping the local church to advocate for the vulnerable, support the global church, and increase Gospel access around the world. She enjoys being in rooms full of laughter, going on new adventures, and spending time with her family, her friends, and her neighborhood.
