Jessica Belsky

Jessica oversees marketing and communication functions at the Council. She comes to this role with deep experience in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, she managed nonprofit communications and programs for Fidelity Charitable. Prior to that she directed marketing services at Silicon Valley Community Foundation. She has also held communications and editorial roles with YMCA of Silicon Valley, GreatNonprofits.org, Change.org and regional environmental organization Heal the Bay. She believes that storytelling is the key to engaging any audience and is committed to amplifying the work and stories of the sector. 

Jessica holds a BA in English from the University of Miami, a certificate in Marketing Strategy from Cornell University and a certificate in Advanced Project Management from Stanford University.

Jessica serves on the fundraising committee of her local land conservancy and braves the bugs and humidity of the south to grow flowers. In her free time she enjoys ballet, playing drums and listening to live music.