Jessica (Jessie) Paige LaMasse ’21 is from Crystal Lake, Illinois. She joined the Kenan Scholars Program to learn from inspiring business leaders and to do her part to make positive change for the public good. She is eager to collaborate with other scholars in the program and grow into a strong change agent.

Jessie plans to obtain degrees in business administration and communications with hopes to work in community development. She currently serves as the fundraising co-chair for Carolina Kickoff in order to introduce students to social justice organizations at UNC. Jessie has enjoyed volunteering for APPLES Service Learning and interning with the executive director of a free and charitable clinic.