Jessica joined Oasis as the Rise Program Manager in January 2008. Today, she is Executive Director. Prior to joining Oasis, Jessica worked in youth development, primarily with LGBTQQ youth- supporting youth organizing efforts, leading anti-homophobia trainings for school personnel, and providing case management services.

Jah' Torri Bettis joined Oasis in 2007 as a member of the Leadership Institute. She is now a Youth Staff member, working closely with staff to support daily operations and to build her own capacities in program design and delivery. Jah’Torri co-facilitates the Girl 2 Girl program, has served as a staff on the Measure Up youth led evaluation, and ran the RISE program in Summer 2010.