Jessica Austin

Okemos, MI

When I graduated from college, I didn’t have a goal. I wandered around aimlessly for a few years, hoping to find inspiration. Even after I entered my graduate program (Public Administration, specializing in nonprofit organizations), I didn’t have a good grasp of where I’d land.

Then it hit me like a ton of bricks: I love to organize. I love to advocate. I love to bring people together and fight for a cause tirelessly. Not bad for a public administration student!

I am most passionate about animal welfare – speaking up for our friends who truly have no voice. Additionally, having worked in public health and health policy for 7 years, I am committed to making the United States health system accessible, truthful, accountable, and compassionate.

I live in Okemos, Michigan with my wonderful husband, Roger, and our three cats, Monty, Dexter, and Miles. Please drop me a line if you have a cause you think I’d be interested in, or just to chat. Thanks for looking me up!

http://www.twitter.com/frogsy

Jessica signed the petition | 8 months ago

The U.S. Senate: Pass The Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2011
Jessica started the petition | 8 months ago

The President of the United States: Investigate private student loan lenders for predatory lending practices
Jessica signed the petition | 8 months ago

The President of the United States: Investigate private student loan lenders for predatory lending practices
Jessica signed the petition | 12 months ago

Petland Novi: Stop Supporting Puppy Mills
Jessica commented on the article | almost 2 years ago

The Supposed "Difficulty" Of Making Plus-Size Clothing

I think this was my favorite part:

"Which means exercising for four weeks can get a person to lose upwards of fifty pounds for every 40 lbs you are above the obese level."

Are you seriously suggesting that just by exercising for 4 weeks, an overweight person can lose fifty pounds? (Assuming, of course, that the person is at least 40 pounds overweight.) So that means that it will take me just two months to lose 100 pounds?!? YAHOO! What a relief! I'll be thin in time for my Caribbean vacation. (Yes, fat people DO wear bathing suits.)
Jessica signed the petition | almost 2 years ago

Tell Google: Don't be evil.
Jessica signed the petition | almost 2 years ago

Fully fund NPR and PBS
Jessica signed the petition | almost 2 years ago

Amnesty for Homeless Families, not Rich Thieves
Jessica signed the petition | almost 2 years ago

Demand Ball Memorial Hospital Stop Discriminating Against LGBT Patients
Jessica signed the petition | almost 2 years ago

U.S. Residents: Ask Congress to Promote Anti-Devocalization Laws