Jessa was born in sunny Southern California; the eldest of five children. She loved to do Hobbies such as gymnastics, dance, and cheerleading. Although she enjoyed all of these activities she discovered drama class was her true joy.
She was first introduced to the entertainment business at age 14 when she was discovered by a talent manager at a wedding.
She immediately booked 3 national TV commercials and guest appeared on “Baywatch” and “7th Heaven” by the age 16. She stopped acting to finish her studies and graduate from high school. At the age of 18 she was approached by a modeling agent and began working runway shows and doing print campaigns while coaching competitive gymnastics.
