Jess Kratzer is a community organizer, educator, and lifelong learner. Jess is currently the Executive Assistant to Bruce Katz, the Director of Nowak Metro Finance Lab where she assists in organizing national events and conferences. Jess currently teaches Civic Engagement at Drexel's Lindy Center for Civic Engagement. Jess holds a BS in Sociology from the University of Scranton, MA in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from Arcadia University, and her post-master's certificate in Higher Education from Drexel University.