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About Jessica A. Venegas
Lifetime Resident
TIA & GRAMMA ORGANIZATION
Active in the Community
As a second generation resident of the Southeast Side of Chicago, Jessica is committed to this community. She is proud of the life her parents, Braulio and Yolanda DeAnda, have built here. She attended St. Francis De Sales and Douglas Taylor Elementary Schools and graduated from George Washington High School. She and her husband are cur
As a second generation resident of the Southeast Side of Chicago, Jessica is committed to this community. She is proud of the life her parents, Braulio and Yolanda DeAnda, have built here. She attended St. Francis De Sales and Douglas Taylor Elementary Schools and graduated from George Washington High School. She and her husband are currently raising their four children here on the South East Side of Chicago. So, you can be sure that Jessica is committed to providing for the 10th Ward.
Active in the Community
TIA & GRAMMA ORGANIZATION
Active in the Community
As early as her teen years, Jessica has been an active member of the community in a variety of ways. The beginning of her community involvement was her volunteer work and summer jobs with the Chicago Park Districts. While earning her bachelor’s Degree at DePaul University, Jessica coached Sacred Heart’s Kindergarten Soccer team and assi
As early as her teen years, Jessica has been an active member of the community in a variety of ways. The beginning of her community involvement was her volunteer work and summer jobs with the Chicago Park Districts. While earning her bachelor’s Degree at DePaul University, Jessica coached Sacred Heart’s Kindergarten Soccer team and assisted with many Chicago Park District activities at Calumet Park. She continues to be involved with various organizations, such as the East Side Chamber of Commerce, and Cub Scouts, assisting with events including the Annual Trunk or Treat, Annual Community Block Party and Annual Tree lighting Ceremonies.
TIA & GRAMMA ORGANIZATION
TIA & GRAMMA ORGANIZATION
TIA & GRAMMA ORGANIZATION
Jessica has always been drawn to helping children grow into respectable and successful young adults. In 2005, Jessica co-founded the TIA & gramma organization. TIA & GRAMMA assisted in sending families to explore the wonderful opportunities here in Chicago. Jessica believes that having that family unity is important to the growth of a
Jessica has always been drawn to helping children grow into respectable and successful young adults. In 2005, Jessica co-founded the TIA & gramma organization. TIA & GRAMMA assisted in sending families to explore the wonderful opportunities here in Chicago. Jessica believes that having that family unity is important to the growth of a community. And she believes that understanding the resources available to you is paramount in succeeding in life. Currently TIA & GRAMMA is working on creating a community center in the south deering neighborhood.
Family
Chicago Police Department
TIA & GRAMMA ORGANIZATION
Jessica has seen the impact communities can have on young children. This observation led her and her husband to become foster parents. Although they knew this would come with challenges, they also knew there are so many children that are in need of loving homes with structure. Thus, they have welcomed children into their home; hoping to
Jessica has seen the impact communities can have on young children. This observation led her and her husband to become foster parents. Although they knew this would come with challenges, they also knew there are so many children that are in need of loving homes with structure. Thus, they have welcomed children into their home; hoping to provide a better, stable quality life for them. They are raising all of their children here in the neighborhood.
Chicago Police Department
Chicago Police Department
Chicago Police Department
Jessica has been a Chicago Police Officer for over 16 years, and is still employed with CPD. As a Chicago Police Officer, she has worked in several units throughout the city, including the 4th district. Working as a Police Officer has given her a healthy perspective on addressing crime related issues. Working out in the field has also
Jessica has been a Chicago Police Officer for over 16 years, and is still employed with CPD. As a Chicago Police Officer, she has worked in several units throughout the city, including the 4th district. Working as a Police Officer has given her a healthy perspective on addressing crime related issues. Working out in the field has also provided her with insight as to the needs of the youth and families. Jessica came into contact with a variety of households at their worst moments. What she discovered is that there is a great need of resources for the youth and families. There is a great need to provide the youth with programs that assist in building their educational foundation as well as their self-confidence in knowing that there are more opportunities out there for them.
Attorney
Chicago Police Department
Chicago Police Department
Jessica earned her Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in 2017 and has a law practice located within the community where she specializes in family law. She was drawn to family law because she had a desire to assist families in a legal capacity through their ongoing challenges in life. Negotiating is an integral part in the practic
Jessica earned her Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in 2017 and has a law practice located within the community where she specializes in family law. She was drawn to family law because she had a desire to assist families in a legal capacity through their ongoing challenges in life. Negotiating is an integral part in the practice of law. Jessica's background in law will be vital in negotiating to obtain the much-needed resources for our community.