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Jessica Vélez received her PhD in Energy Science and Engineering at University of Tennessee, Knoxville where she studied genetic relationships and heavy metal tolerance of fungi. During graduate school, she developed and organized science outreach and career leadership programs while working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Genetics Society of America (GSA). Jessica’s passion for…

As the Membership, Engagement and Early Career programs manager for the Genetics Society of America (GSA), Jessica Vélez uses her Bredesen Center training to help scientists explore career opportunities and develop new skills. Vélez earned her PhD in Energy Science and Engineering at UT-ORII’s Bredesen Center in 2020. Her research focused on Cenococcum geophilum, a fungus…