Jessica Hembree

Principal
 

Platform Civic Strategies is led by Jessica Hembree. Jessica founded Platform in 2018 with the mission of providing nonprofit and philanthropic organizations with two key services: strategic planning for public policy change and designing policy advocacy efforts. In this role, Jessica has incubated ballot initiatives, facilitated federal planning grants, and created strategic plans.

Jessica takes great pride in being a true and flexible partner to her clients. No two engagements are the same. Platform Civic works hard to create end products that are practical, accessible, and useable. Platform strives for simplicity and plain-language wherever possible to create accessible work products. Jessica believes that developing successful programs and projects requires organizations to be clear about their goals and the environment in which they are working.

Current and former consulting engagements include Health Forward Foundation for ballot initiative incubation, fundraising and coalition-building; Health Care Collaborative of Lafayette County for collaborative planning and strategic plan adherence; American Heart Association for campaign planning; Jewish Family Services for program planning and ballot initiative incubation; and Missouri Coalition for Oral Health for a strategic plan refresh. Read more about Platform’s engagements here.

With twenty years of experience in policy change, including ten years as Policy Director at a regional health foundation, Jessica has experience across multiple issues. From starting new advocacy organizations to researching complex issues to developing model policies, Jessica is an insightful leader in nonprofit advocacy.

Jessica received her master’s in public Affairs from Princeton University. She serves on the Shawnee Mission School District Board of Education.