Jessica Douglas
Development and Communications Manager
Jessica Douglas (she/her) is the Development and Communications Manager at Georgia Equality. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia, where she also minored in African American Studies and earned a certificate in Public Affairs Communications and Applied Politics. Jessica served as a student activist and interned for Georgia Equality twice, working on communications, advocacy, and field organizing.
While a student at the University of Georgia, Jessica led an initiative to memorialize the vast contributions of enslaved individuals towards the foundation and success of the University– ultimately resulting in the construction of a monument at Baldwin Hall dedicated to the enslaved individuals whose remains were excavated during construction on the historic North Campus.
As a native Georgian, Jessica is passionate about reshaping the narrative of progressive politics in the south. Jessica most recently served as an external relations officer for the Center for Victims of Torture in Georgia, advocating for refugee and immigrant survivors of conflict-related trauma. She cares about approaching social issues from an intersectional and trauma-informed lens.
In spare time, Jessica enjoys reading, tending to her many houseplants, consuming reality TV, and spending time with her cats, Felix and Finley.
Mapping Progress Across Georgia
For over 30 years, our organization has achieved great success for LGBTQ+ rights across the state. But the work continues. See the legislative wins, bills in progress and local campaigns that have contributed to progress across Georgia.
Equality in Action
Moments that define our journey toward equality in Georgia.
