Jessie Reeves joined the Illinois Bar Foundation in July 2015 and currently serves as the Director of Events and Administration. In this role, Jessie plans and executes all facets of fundraising events throughout the state of Illinois, from local receptions to concert fundraisers to our signature black-tie Gala. Additionally, Jessie is the Program Director of the Warren Lupel Lawyers Care Fund, acting as the liaison between attorneys in need, the Lawyers Care Fund Committee, and our partner organizations. Jessie also works closely with the Board of Directors and Executive Director on diverse areas including fundraising initiatives, marketing & communications, donor relations, accounting & administration and more.
Prior to her work at the Illinois Bar Foundation, Jessie worked in small business and nonprofit management in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Jessie is a graduate of Dominican University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration & Merchandising.