Meet Jessica
Hard work is in Jessica Swartz’s DNA. Born and raised in West Michigan by a public school teacher and small business owner, Jessica got her first job at age 13. She went on to become a Division One rower at Michigan State University, picking up shifts in the school cafeteria and local restaurants when she wasn’t at practice or studying.
- Working For Michigan
Jessica on Experience
All issuesMy commitment to public service began when I was a kid. As a high school junior in the Grand Rapids Public Schools, I watched my district consider cutting high school sports or making them pay‑to‑play. Instead of accepting it, I knocked on doors, spoke at School Board and City Council meetings, and urged my community to support our public schools. We were not successful in getting the millage passed, but the city found a way to continue our sports. That experience taught me something fundamental: when people get involved, they can inspire change.
- On the Issues
Health Care
In the final years of my dad’s life, my family found ourselves navigating the overwhelming reality of needing around-the-clock care. My mom couldn’t provide that level of support on her own, so we turned to assisted living. It was expensive, confusing, and often heartbreaking. Living through that experience made one thing painfully clear: every family deserves a health care system that is accessible, affordable, and humane.
- On the Issues
Reproductive Freedom
My path to motherhood was not easy. Thanks to advancements in reproductive technology—including in vitro fertilization (IVF)—my husband and I were able to welcome our amazing daughter into the world. Going through IVF strengthened my belief that reproductive health care must be protected, accessible, and affordable for everyone who needs it.
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