Jessica Shelton-Ripper
Jessica is from Fort Scott, KS and attended Uniontown High School. Jessica had a large responsibility as road manager of the Irena Sendler Project and playing the role of Irena’s best friend in the play for over 10 years.
From meeting Irena several times in Warsaw, Jessica gained the knowledge she need to cherish and share with others about how one person can change the world. Meeting Irena and experiencing all the love she has for others is a life altering experience.
Jessica received 5th place in America at the National History Day Championships with her civil rights exhibit on an African American pioneer.
She is a graduate of Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas with a degree in Psychology. Jessica is currently working on her master’s degree.