Jessica Lombardi

Jessica Lombardi serves as Director of Events at Flatwater, an Austin-based nonprofit operating at the intersection of cancer and mental health in Central Texas. In this role with a small staff, she manages event preparation, sponsor and vendor relations, community outreach, marketing, programming, and financial aspects while connecting individuals impacted by cancer with mental health support resources. Prior to her current position, which she has held for one year, Lombardi spent nearly a decade in the service industry after moving to Austin in 2010 and later worked in public education. She earned a bachelor's degree in art education and a master's degree in art education from UT. Her background includes an internship with The Arc supporting adults with mental disabilities through art classes and starting a charity golf tournament in 2018. Lombardi attributes her success to a strong work ethic and the confidence to pursue opportunities even when unsure of her qualifications, and she advises remaining open to experiences outside one's initial career trajectory.