Jessica Eugene

Jessica Eugene (pronouns: she/her, they/them) is the Dance for Social Change Program Coordinator, where she blend her passions of dance education and anti-racist community organizing work.  Born and raised in New Orleans, Jessica is a dance artist, educator, and community organizer. She obtained her BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from the University of Southern Mississippi where she was a member of the Repertory Dance Company. Before receiving this degree, Jessica studied at Lusher Charter School where she graduated with a Certificate of Artistry in dance. Jessica was also a pre-professional student with the New Orleans Ballet Association where she studied under major dance companies such as Complexions, Ailey II, Urban Bush Women, and Ballet Hispánico, to name a few. Jessica has attended the American Dance Festival, Urban Bush Women's Summer Leadership Institute, and presented research at the National Dance Education Organization's Annual Conference in 2017. Jessica served as the Data and Communications Coordinator for BE NOLA through the Public Allies New Orleans program. Recently, Jessica appeared as a dancer in the music video for Ani DiFranco's song, "Do or Die." She is a Core Trainer with the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB)-- a nonprofit organization committed to undoing racism through community organizing strategies.