Meet our 2021 AmplifiHER Honorees

Jess Carson

Caregivers Plus!

Jess Carson is a Research Assistant Professor with the Vulnerable Families Research Program at the Carsey School of Public Policy. She is also a caring and amazing teacher, mother, and spouse. Throughout the pandemic, Jess has been one of many women who worked full time, cared for her young child, and managed a home where her spouse is an essential worker at Market Basket. I imagine this is the kind of story that will be repeated in your nomination feed. I feel Jess is a Shero for her passion for great research and a deep commitment to making sure policy makers understand the plight of vulnerable families, especially women and children. She is a bright light even as she names and lifts up the structural barriers experienced by her own family and many, many others.