Hi, I’m Jessica!

I’m a communications professional, project manager, community builder, and lifelong organizer with more than 15 years of experience helping people turn big ideas (and occasionally big messes) into something manageable.

My career has taken me from higher education and public health communications to websites, events, community programming, and plenty of projects with a lot of moving pieces. The common thread? I’m happiest when I’m helping good people get good work done.

Jessica by the Numbers

• 20 countries across 3 continents visited

• 8 bridesmaid tours of duty

• 4 golden retrievers owned & loved

• 400+ pilates reformer classes

• 2 degrees earned, plus 1 minor in meteorology

  • FSU | M.S. in Higher Education

  • USF | B.A. in Communications

• 5 years studying American Sign Language 

• 1 of 429,000+ Chi Omega sisters worldwide

• 3rd Generation Floridian

Penny oversees office operations, quality control, and leftover management at Klaar & Collected. Her primary responsibilities include supervising meetings, requesting walks, greeting visitors, and ensuring work-life balance remains a priority.

With eight years of experience in morale management, Penny brings enthusiasm, persistence, and an unwavering commitment to snack-based incentives to every project.

When she's off the clock, you'll usually find her bolting for the ocean, traveling with her mom, or conducting important neighborhood feline research on her daily walks.

Penny by the numbers:

• 20 states visited plus the Cuban territory in Tampa's Ybor City and Canada

  • Including 6 modes of transportation conquered including cars, golf carts, ferries, trains, boats & trolleys

• 10+ costumes in her closet

• 537 Best friends (including the 15+ Santa Clauses she has adored over the years)

• 8 Years as a Certified Good Girl™

• 20+ dog-friendly establishments field tested including dog bars, accommodations, daycares, athletic facilities, & parks across the country.

• 4th Generation Floridian