Jessica Senquiz is a Puerto-Rican filmmaker from Atlanta, Georgia. She will earn her B.S. in Film from Boston University in 2022. Her work as a director had its world premiere through her work at Moderna during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, where she told the stories of 14 Moderna employees developing Moderna technology. She also edited promotional content for the 2022 Winter Olympics with Bravo TV, and is currently working on a long-form investigative documentary with CNBC.
Jessica also directed a popular short documentary “Trevon’s Story: a Journey to Berklee” following the life of a Louisiana trumpeter going to Berklee College of Music. She was the cinematographer on Son Bound (short), Grim Patience (short), and shot/edited editorial content for Off The Cuff Magazine. She is currently working on a short film she wrote and will direct called Promise to Stronger Days (PTSD), which is a semi-autobiographical film about her experiences with PTSD due to childhood sexual assault"

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 Jessica is a thoughtful and collaborative team member. As a corporate affairs intern at Moderna, she brought a spirit of curiosity and creativity to projects ranging from video production to social media strategy to community engagement. Jessica leads with new ideas and with a genuine commitment to inclusion. It was a pleasure working with Jessica!
-Kate Beresford O'Malley, Senior Director of Communications at Moderna (via LinkedIn)

Jessica was our top choice to run our social media accounts, and Followers have nearly doubled due to her deep understanding of how to drive engagement. She has an authentic voice audiences trust, and has successfully launched a number of new campaigns in support of diversity education, identity-conscious programing, and community-building initiatives. In particular is her creation of our “FamiliaFriday” series which celebrates diverse members of the community who are doing impactful DEI work.

I have worked with Jessica for 2.5+ years, and value her ability to support her teammates, creative approach to communication, and dedication to DEI and Social Justice. Her peers know they can rely on Jessica for vital information and approachable content to enrich their mental, physical, and emotional health. She has been particularly impactful in collaborating with our partner offices and in developing a consistent brand across our platforms.

Jessica continues to improve the variety of our posts, ensures our content is inclusive and accessible, and frequently recommends new approaches and platforms to strengthen our overall communication efforts. Jessica is always alive with new possibilities and life dreams. She is positive in her approach and incredibly self-motivated. Jessica is an absolute joy to work with and learn from!
- Cecilia Yudin, The Director of the Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Boston University (via LinkedIn)