Jessica Polaniecki is an experienced events manager with a diverse background in arts and education. Currently serving as Events Manager at The Contemporary Jewish Museum since November 2022, Jessica previously held the role of Manager of Special Events at the Wildlife Conservation Society, where responsibilities included planning high-end donor-focused events at prominent locations like the Bronx Zoo. Jessica's expertise in education and public programs was exemplified during tenure as Manager at the New York International Children's Film Festival, overseeing educational initiatives and a national touring program. Additional experience includes roles as a Teaching Artist at Children's Museum of the Arts and a Face Librarian at Laika, specializing in puppet fabrication and 3D printing. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Animation from the School of Visual Arts and a certificate from the National Gallery of Art's Summer Institute for Educators.