Jessica worked to build bridges between communities and healthcare systems in South Africa. She organized comprehensive workshops on reproductive health and rights while developing targeted educational materials that addressed everything from STI prevention to gender-based violence support.
Her strategic approach to youth engagement included training local groups to become advocates within their own communities. When faced with unresponsive stakeholders, Jessica demonstrated resourcefulness by partnering with community leaders to maintain momentum, ultimately securing commitments from health professionals to improve service delivery in her region.