Jessicca Allen

Jessicca Allen joined NCICS in September 2012. Building on more than twelve years of management experience, including digital photography and website and graphic design, Ms. Allen works as part of a cross-functional team at NCICS and NCEI. She supports NCICS communications activities and leads the development of visual strategies to support the current Assessment activities, guiding the use of color, typography, imagery, maps, illustration, animation, and video to create clear, engaging materials for diverse audiences.

In addition to her role with the Assessments teams, Ms. Allen collaborates with the NCEI Communications and Outreach Branch’s Visual Communications team to provide graphic and production support for high-profile reports such as the annual Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society State of the Climate report, as well as graphic and design support for conferences, digital platforms, and social media. She also regularly participates in learning opportunities to enhance her knowledge of Adobe design software and Section 508 Compliance as it relates to PDF production.

Ms. Allen is a graduate, usmma cum laude, from the University of North Carolina-Asheville, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in German Language and Literature, and cum laude, from Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, with an Applied Science degree in Digital Media Technology. Prior to NCICS, she served as Lead Photographer and Trainer at SharpShooter Imaging, Biltmore Estate, where she managed product design, interactive graphics portfolios, and the integration of innovative technologies to promote and enhance brand identity.