“There is a delicate balance between how congressional staff must act with lobbyists and Jesse seemed to master that relationship early in his career, earning him widespread praise from across downtown.”

– John Sonsalla, Head of Policy & Legal Research, CFRA

“Jesse's relationships enabled our office to have access to the latest and most critical information…he had creative energies and a refreshing idealism tempered only enough to accomplish what needed to be done.”

– Kellie Adesina, Dir. Global Government Affairs, Kraft Heinz

“When it comes to understanding people, policy and politics - Jesse is second to none. In a city like DC, where speed of information is our currency, those skills give him an edge.”

– Wendi Wallace, Partner, Technicolor Political

“Jesse is successful in all these endeavors because of the genuine connections he makes and his ability to strategically find mutually beneficial partnerships. Jesse's work ethic is inspirational.”

– Val Ojeda, Principal, Precisions Strategies

“Everyone in Washington is smart and capable - but Jesse humanizes his relationships. He truly wants you and everyone in his orbit to win - and he’ll do what he can to make it happen. You want Jesse in your corner.”

– Franklin Davis, Vice President, American Beverage Association

“Jesse’s enthusiastic personality and willingness to take on a wide variety of tasks have provided him an opportunity to gain a range of experiences...Through each task, Jesse brings a professional mindset and strong work ethic.”

– Emily Shetty, Delegate, Maryland General Assembly

“As a colleague, Jesse cheers, coaches and advocates for his teams. And he’s confident enough to not take criticism and feedback personal, but rather to build it into the overall vision. He understands people, point blank.”

-Dyonicia “Dy” Brown, Chief of Staff, Young Invincibles

“Jesse demonstrates a keen awareness of the key political stakeholders needed to influence policy outcomes and works in a strategic manner to accomplish those targets.”

-Zach Pfister, Policy Director, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

“He’s been a trusted advisor, spokesperson and confident that I’ve come to rely on to grow and drive impact for our organization. I can rely on Jesse to give his expert opinion with the best of intentions.”

-Carlos Vera Mack, Executive Director/Founder, Pay Our Interns