Jess Gilles

Jessica grew up in Oak Forest and is a graduate of Trinity Christian College located in Palos
Heights. While at Trinity, Jess was a part of the softball team and was recognized on the Dean’s list each consecutive semester. Jess graduated in the spring of 2021 and obtained her BA in psychology with a minor in sociology. As a former program intern at The Bridge, Jess became very passionate about working with teenagers. She loves that the Bridge offers a place for students to be authentic and true to themselves.

As a Program Assistant at The Bridge, Jess works directly with our program director and associates on ensuring our afterschool programs are organized and well planned. She balances time with students through assisting within afterschool programs as well as behind the scenes work in preparation for future events and programming.

Jess enjoys traveling, too many houseplants, iced coffee, eating homemade pierogis, and painting in her free time.