Jennifer J. Tessier (she/her), Datacenter Program Manager
Jennifer Tessier is a Datacenter Program Manager with Microsoft Corporation, where she leads complex operational workflows and mentors emerging professionals across the Quincy Metro region. A retired United States Navy veteran, she brings a career shaped by disciplined execution, equity‑centered leadership, and a commitment to building systems that expand access and opportunity. Her professional portfolio includes advancing pathways for disabled veterans, expanding leadership and technology opportunities for women, and contributing to community education initiatives through local organizations.
My “Why” for board service:
“My ‘why’ for board service is grounded in the conviction that equitable access to civil legal aid is essential to community well‑being and democratic participation. Having witnessed the structural barriers that disproportionately affect low‑income, rural, and marginalized residents, I view CDCVAS as a vital institution—one that transforms individual lives while strengthening the social fabric of Central Washington’s Chelan and Douglas counties. Through board service, I aim to contribute my expertise in leadership, strategy, innovation, and organizational learning to support sustainable growth, deepen community partnerships, and help ensure that every resident has a fair and equitable opportunity to navigate the civil legal system with dignity.”