Jessica Rice Healey
Senior Associate Director of Development, Massachusetts
Jessica Rice Healey Senior Associate Director of Development for The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts. © Jessica Rice Healey
Areas of Expertise
Conservation Fundraising Leadership, Donor Engagement, Philanthropic Relationship Management
Biography
Jessica Rice Healey is the Senior Associate Director of Development for The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts. By learning about a donor’s interests, Jessica strives to align the charitable goals of our supporters with the conservation priorities of TNC. Whether a donor is interested in supporting conservation outcomes close to home in Massachusetts or efforts around the globe, Jessica is honored to work with some of TNC’s most generous supporters.
Before joining TNC in 2011, Jessica lived in the Washington D.C. area and worked for two global non-profits—Conservation International and Forest Trends. Jessica holds a degree in international environmental policy from Colby College and has completed TNC’s leadership development program though Cambridge University’s Judge School of Business. When she’s not working, she can usually be found in her kitchen or planning her next outdoor adventure.
Our Work in Massachusetts
On the River to Recovery
At one point, the Mill River was declared "dead." In 2018, alewife ran the river again for the first time in two centuries and have increased in numbers since.
Harnessing Nature’s Designs Along the Shore
Nature-based solutions can help reduce coastal erosion and flooding to protect coastal infrastructure and communities.
Proactive Relocation Away from Rising Waters
What can we do for Massachusetts communities on the front lines of flood risk to set them up for a safer, more resilient future?