"​Research” is probably one of the dirtiest words in the indigenous world’s vocabulary." 
​(​Linda Tuhiwai Smith, 1999) 

• ​​The term research is not applied to the community component of her work, but rather to the applications and investigative methodologies utilized for field work. ​​
• Jessica is always eager to mentor & guide undergraduate students. If you are interested in joining her lab or have an independent research project that falls within her research interests & areas please contact her. ​​

INDIGENOUS SCIENTIST & SCHOLAR