Once described as a “walking Pinterest board full of ideas and color schemes.”

Hi, I’m Jess.

I’m skilled at bringing stories to life.

With over 15 years of marketing and public relations experience, I specialize in corporate communications, creative design, event production, and brand marketing for advertising, media, adtech, and tech platforms.

As Vice President of Global Marketing at Stagwell’s leading media agency, Assembly, I drove dynamic brand marketing and media relations strategies – fueling a +700% increase in press coverage and +16% revenue growth for the network over the course of my tenure.

Prior to Assembly, I held the role of Director of Marketing at Codeword, a WE Communications’ PR agency, where I built their inaugural corporate marketing team from the ground up, creating a sustainable foundation to elevate the agency’s visibility in the marketplace.

I joined Codeword from Havas Group, where I oversaw corporate marketing and communications for Havas Media North America from 2017-2021 and Havas New York from 2021-2022.

An entrepreneurial spirit, I previously owned and operated 629 Media, where my team and I delivered bespoke marketing, web development, and content solutions for clients primarily in the hospitality, design, and clean energy sectors.

I hold degrees in both Business Administration and Marketing & Communications from Johnson & Wales University and studied Graphic Design at the University of Tampa.

A native of London, England, I immigrated to rural Pennsylvania as a young child, where I currently reside alongside my husband, two children, and our toy Yorkshire Terrier, @joeybuttons_yorkie, who serves as the inspiration behind my children’s books, the Joey Buttons series.

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  • Kim Davis, EVP Managing Director

    Jess has redefined what it means to be a modern brand steward: curating and activating thought leadership opportunities on behalf of our executives and most important clients that connect them to the conversations that matter most – all while driving our narrative forward as an agency. Our leadership team at Assembly and our clients consistently remark on the value she delivers. Jess exemplifies what it means to move our industry forward with purpose, creativity, and unmatched execution.

  • Valerie Davis, CEO

    Jess brings both strategic clarity and creative finesse to every initiative she touches. From PR and awards to events and thought leadership, she consistently elevated Assembly’s brand while making sure our people and our work were authentically celebrated. What sets Jess apart is her ability to identify exactly where we need to show up—and then uncover unexpected opportunities that amplify our presence even further. When it came to events, we didn’t just participate—we showed up with purpose, confidence, and class. Whether it was an intimate client summit or a major industry conference, Jess ensured we were buttoned up, on-brand, and represented at our absolute best. Jess embodies all the qualities you want in your marketing leader.

  • Briana Comerford, Director of Marketing & Communications

    If you’re lucky enough to work with Jess, you know just how incredible she is. She is an exceptional communications and marketing leader who brings clarity, strategy, and heart into everything she touches. Jess knows exactly how to position a brand, reach the right audience, and show up in the moments that matter. She has the ability to move seamlessly across the whole marcomms spectrum, covering everything from PR and external comms to digital strategy and internal engagement. She’s a true marcomms leader who moves the needle with ideas that are both creative and grounded in real business needs.