A New Jersey native, Tessa has made the DMV area her home after proudly graduating from the University of Maryland. While studying journalism, Tessa realized her passion for human connection and storytelling. She went on to combine those passions with a commitment to service, coordinating service-learning opportunities at a girls boarding school and managing communication projects at a global disaster relief nonprofit. 

Tessa brings her skill set optimizing systems, building team trust, and ensuring projects stay on track to Cloudforce as a Project Manager. She prioritizes clear communication and enjoys fostering creativity and collaboration among team members. 

In her free time, Tessa loves to cook, read, and explore DC with friends. 

Other fun facts about Tessa:

If you could pick up a new skill in an instant, what would it be?

·          Dancing! Being able to move to any beat and not look robotic. 

What is your guilty pleasure song?

·          “Beauty and a Beat” by Justin Bieber

Do you have any passion projects, if so, what is it?

·          I started documenting my cooking adventures and favorite meals on my Instagram, @allthecheeseplz. Yes, everything is cheese related! I’ve also recently gotten into junk journaling, which is kind of like scrapbooking but with stuff from your everyday life. 

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?

·          Sitting by the water somewhere (preferably a beach!) with my partner, reading a book, and enjoying a picnic in the sun. 

If you had to crack a joke during some awkward silences, which joke would you crack?

·          I don’t usually find silence awkward – I can make conversation with anyone!