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Jessica Darby
Director of Special ProjectsJessica Darby has years of experience working with campaigns, county and state parties, and issue-oriented non-profits to manage their finances in compliance with all state and federal campaign finance laws.
Prior to beginning her career in campaign finance compliance, Darby served on Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s first campaign and subsequent inauguration.
Darby’s experience includes consulting with companies in graphene/2D materials manufacturing, political and non-profit fundraising, and four years as a corporate trainer for Chick-Fil-A, where she trained operators opening fourteen new stores in five new markets.
During her time in college at the University of Memphis, Darby co-founded Powered by Education, a school choice non-profit that serves to support parents.
Darby began her career in dance and entertainment and currently resides in Memphis and Nashville where she serves on the board of Tennessee Voices for Victims, Powered by Education, and Genesis Virtual Academy at Tennessee.