Jessica Knocklein serves as Manager of Academic Partnerships at NobleReach Foundation, where she collaborates with university faculty to develop and implement innovative curriculum that inspires students to pursue careers in public service and mission-driven work. 

Leading NobleReach’s Innovation for Impact® curriculum program, Jessica has successfully expanded the course to academic institutions across the U.S. This innovative course enables mission-driven students from diverse academic disciplines leverage entrepreneurial methods to address pressing challenges of national importance. Jessica maintains NobleReach’s network of 50+ university partnerships, identifying growth opportunities while providing comprehensive support to faculty and students through specialized training, curriculum resources, and career development pathways. 

At Georgetown University, Jessica serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Security Studies Program, where she teaches a defense entrepreneurship course that connects students directly with Department of Defense stakeholders to develop rapid solutions for emerging security threats. 

Jessica brings valuable experience from her previous role at the Common Mission Project, Centers for German and European Studies at Univeristy of Virginia, and the U.S. Department of State.  

Jessica holds a M.A. in European Studies and a B.A. in Global Studies with a concentration in Security and Justice from the University of Virginia.