Jessica is part of the steering group of the Pride Committee at Beazley. In 2021, the Pride Committee highlighted the discrimination trans people continue to face, from both outside and within LGBTQ+ communities introducing steps the firm can take to be more proactive trans allies. Thanks to Jessica’s efforts, Beazley Proud was able to host a “lunch” and learn with Mermaids. This charity has supported transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families since 1995. Among the topics discussed were Transgender/gender identity 101, Terminology and Pronouns, Growing up trans, the barriers and challenges faced, and stepping up in the workplace. The same year, Jessica moderated a conversation with Katie Sowers, the first NFL Lesbian Coach, on the challenges faced in a masculine-dominated sport with engrained homophobic culture and toxic masculinity.
