Jess is a Classicist with primary interests in ancient Greek oratory and comedy, higher education administration, and practical ethics pedagogy. Prior to joining the Center, she spent five years implementing an ethics across the curriculum program at The University of Texas at Austin. In her role as Research Director of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, she will focus on connecting the Center’s research activities with curricular initiatives across campus and with broader public discussions on related themes.