Spotlight on Centurions – Jessica Nelson
Jessica Nelson is a member of Centurions, class of 2018. She is a Kansas City native, who graduated from The University of Kansas with a bachelor of science degree in journalism. Jessica careers as managing director at TeamKC: Life+Talent at the Kansas City Area Development Council. Right now, Jessica is counting down the days until her wedding to Eric Palm. (They’re getting married on September 3rd.)
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Jessica Nelson and Eric Palm |
Additional photos featured in the July 22, 2017 issue
Photo Credit: Sara Marie Photography
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