A passionate environment teacher, Tegge started with ORF’s River Explorer education program. With a background in environmental science, biology, and sustainability, her work expanded to ORF’s Restoration programs. After three years of extraordinary work performance and dedication, she will be focusing on the implementation and development of restoration projects. She will also continue to be part of the education team.
Prior to her work with ORF, Tegge worked as venue recycling manager for the Flying Pig Marathon and a senior library assistant with the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library.
Tegge graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in environmental science and a minor in biology. When not working with ORF, Jessica can be found outdoors either in a garden, or a kayak.