Dr. Jessica Reed-Thomas is a wife and parent of 5; four boys and one girl, ranging in ages of 10-20. Jessica was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and migrated to Philadelphia to attend Temple University after receiving the Bill & Melinda Gates Scholarship, which afforded her to be a 1st generation college student in her family, gaining a bachelors, masters and doctorate. She and her husband have built a beautiful life together for the past 18 years with their children as active community members, educators and small business owners of 5 Tribe Vending & Consulting.
Jessica has a passion for cooking, gardening and educating the youth in the areas of STEM and Entrepreneurship, which she believes provides life skills that are transferrable to various environments. She is passionate about building authentic relationships and making learning relevant and accessible to all!
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