Joanna Kessling

Joanna Kessling is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in higher education and nonprofit sectors. Currently serving as Senior Manager, Onboarding and Experience at The Jed Foundation (JED) since June 2022, Joanna focuses on improving emotional health and suicide prevention for teens and young adults by implementing supportive systems in educational institutions. Previously, Joanna held various management roles at NACAS, where efforts centered on enhancing campus services for student well-being. Additional experience includes operational management at VividCortex and health and wellness strategizing at The College of New Jersey. Joanna's career in admissions began at Rider University, specializing in the recruitment of music students. Joanna earned a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from Florida State University and a Bachelor of Music in Sacred Music from Rider University's Westminster Choir College.