Jessica leads research to advance peace and security in outer space through a humanitarian focus on space for all and benefits to people and the planet.
As part of this work, she interacts regularly with key United Nations bodies tasked with space security and space safety issues. 
Related research interests include approaches to peace and disarmament rooted in humanitarian protection and gender perspectives, as well as the impact of new technologies on space security such as cyber connectivity and artificial intelligence.
Jessica holds a PhD in global governance from the Balsillie School of International Affairs where her work focused on linkages between resilience, national security, and public health. She currently holds roles as a Research Fellow at the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement, and a Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI).