Founder, Owner & Author

Jessica is a devoted mom, wife, nurse and children's author, who also leads the creative vision and content development at Little Sunshine Readers. Drawing from her nearly 17-year background as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse, her extensive global travel experience, and her journey through motherhood,  Jessica oversees story creation, brand voice, product innovation, and partnerships with illustrators, educators, and the community. Her leadership ensures the brand remains mission-focused, emotionally resonant, educational and socially impactful. She is the author of the debut title Charlotte and Pip’s Italian Adventure, with more books on the horizon.

Jessica currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband Matt and daughter, Charlotte. Additionally, she also holds a Master of Public Health from California State University-Sacramento and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Andrews University.

Jessicais also a proud member of the Author's Roundtable and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Head of Business Operations

Matt's day job is working for a professional football team, but he also manages the operational backbone of Little Sunshine Readers, including finance, logistics, vendor relations, and strategic planning. With a strong background in business management and systems organization, he ensures that the company runs efficiently and is positioned for sustainable growth. Matt works closely with Jessica to bridge the creative and business sides of the company, helping to scale the brand with purpose and integrity.

Together, Jessica and Matt bring a balanced partnership of creativity and structure, making them well-suited to lead a purpose-driven children's literacy company.

Chief Imagination Officer

Charlotte’s wild curiosity, energy and vivacious spirit inspires the work we do and her infectious energy and passion for exploration flows through every fiber of our company.