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PIPS Convening on Pregnancy in Correctional Settings

WJP was delighted to participate in the Pregnancy in Prison Statistics (PIPS) Convening on Pregnancy in Correctional Settings, where Senior Associate Miyhosi Benton delivered a powerful keynote address about her experiences being pregnant and incarcerated.

From the Advocacy and Research on Reproductive Wellness of Incarcerated People (ARRWIP) website: “On December 10, 2017, the Pregnancy in Prison Statistics (PIPS) Project team hosted a convening in Santa Clara, California to discuss the health and human rights of incarcerated pregnant people and their families. The purpose of the day was to center the voices of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people as we brought together a diverse group of stakeholders to identify key problems and strategies to promote the health and well-being of pregnant incarcerated people and their families.”

Learn more here: https://www.arrwip.org/the-convening

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Jess jackson

Executive Director

Jess Jackson is a dynamic and creative professional with expertise in operations, program planning, organizing, and arts-based advocacy, committed to driving meaningful social change by cultivating highly functional organizations and innovative programming. To all aspects of her career, Jess brings a lifelong passion for the arts and a deep commitment to social justice. In summer 2026, Jess became Executive Director of WJP, leading the organization’s strategy, development, programs and partnerships. For 7 years prior, Jess served as WJP Director of Operations & Arts Advocacy, spearheading operations efforts and leading arts-based and culture change initiatives including creative arts programming at two New York women’s prisons. Prior to joining WJP, Jess worked in sales, business management, and arts administration with organizations including Marriott, Google, and the School of Visual Arts. She is known for developing highly impactful initiatives and programs for organizations looking to carry out their work in ways that are more effective, capacious, and values aligned. With a versatile skillset spanning operations, strategy, program planning, organizing, creative project management, and events, Jess brings an interdisciplinary flair to her work, and a dedication to advancing the brilliant work and vision of WJP’s staff and partners. Jess holds a BA from the University of Michigan, lives in Brooklyn with her family, and in her spare time enjoys volunteering with Narrows Botanical Gardens, traveling, reading, writing, and leaning into her creative pursuits.