Jessica Herrmann joined the Ozone House team just over a year ago, and continues to find ways to make an impact each and every day. Since May 2016, she has worked as a Drop-In Center worker, greeting incoming youth with a smile and an offer of support. Recently she added Youth Specialist to her roles, and now supports youth both at the DIC and in our emergency shelter and transitional living spaces. Jessica loves the special vibe of the Drop-In Center and the positive environment it provides for young people. There are constantly different and creative ways to provide opportunities for developing positive life skills and experiences for youth in the space.  At Ozone House generally, Jessica values the agency's goals of meeting youth where they are at, working to develop positive relationships and commitment to social justice.

Jessica is an Ann Arbor native. She attended Huron High School and then went on to get her bachelor's and MSW degrees from University of Michigan. Jessica's road to Ozone House is paved with work within the Ypsilanti and Ann arbor communities. As a MSW intern, Jessica worked at Community Action Network, the Bryant Community Center and Corner Health. She's also volunteered at the Ypsilanti Grizzly Student Support Center, worked for the YMCA community outreach programs in Ypsilanti and spent time with Bright Futures. Because of all her experiences, Jessica has had the opportunity to see many of the young people she works with grow and learn over time and in different environments. When Jessica is not immersed in community work, she loves to dance (especially ballet at the studio she grew up dancing at in Ypsilanti), do arts and crafts projects, go for walks and play with her puppy Chloe. She also like to travel, spend times with family and friends, and spend Saturdays at the Big House watching Michigan Football!