Sport: Swimming

Province: nova scotia 

Hometown: lantz 

Biography: 

Hailing from Lance, NS, 24-year-old Jessica has been an athlete for three years and has one Gold, four Silver and two Bronze medals. She is honoured and excited to be part of Team Canada for her first World Games. This will be her first time travelling and first time on an airplane. She credits Special Olympics for helping her make new friends, swim better, lose weight and be healthy. Jessica is employed at a workshop for people with learning disabilities as a chef, baker and in customer service. She also enjoys singing, dancing and wood burning.