I can’t find the words this morning. Jess was an inspirer of people, a fierce advocate for social justice and a boundless well of kindness. It’s been my great luck & privilege to have her as a friend. There was just so much more I wanted to learn from her. 😢

Jess was a FORCE. An amazing do-er & a true activist who knew how to get things done. But it was her kindness that blew me away. After she made a film of Shahmir Sanni for The Guardian, she and her amazing partner, Beadie, took him into their home.

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Shahmir Sanni The Guardian And I owe her so much. During the long years of my court case & the horror of my trial, I felt utterly abandoned by the institutions that are meant to speak truth to power. But Jess, without being asked, insisted on helping me in every way she could
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Shahmir Sanni The Guardian This was Jess in April, in her element, co-convening Skoll world forum & just over a week ago, having a morning margarita with Mariana Mazzucato. She was dazzling 💕