Jessica Zambo started her degree at Columbia College Chicago, exploring game development, programming, and interface design to create immersive, interactive experiences. She is now completing her BA in Design with honors at North Central College, where she brings an interdisciplinary approach into both her fine art and design practice. As a professional freelancer of 4 years, Jessica was a featured speaker at the 2025 Self Employment in the Arts (SEA) Conference, leading conversations on how to turn passion into profit and navigate creative burnout.