Presently Jessica travels around the country presenting “I Am Jazz” to schools and communities, and consults privately with families working to increase support their own LGBTQ kids. Prior to writing the book, Jessica held the position of Education Director at the Stonewall National Museum and Archives in Fort Lauderdale, and has assisted the Broward County Public School District in creating inclusive curriculum and school board policy. Jessica Herthel is a former attorney, the mother of 3 daughters, and the co-author of the children’s book, “I Am Jazz,” about real-life transgender teen Jazz Jennings.