Jess joined PGNO in 2017 and joined the Board of Directors in 2019 as a recovery advocate. Having dealt with gambling issues in his personal life, Jess brings knowledge and insight into all aspects of addiction and the means necessary for successful recovery.

Jess has presented at 3 state conferences, as well as a variety of media opportunities through television, radio, and newspaper interviews, along with webinars for PGNO training. Jess testified before an Ohio Senate Committee in 2021 regarding gambling expansion in Ohio.

Jess is a fierce advocate for consumer protections, to provide for those who fall into problem gambling issues.

Jennifer Bierer is the Manager of Communications at PreventionFIRST! She is responsible for all agency marketing strategies and coordinates problem gambling prevention. Jennifer has over 20 years of public health experience — in health promotion and prevention, focusing on chronic diseases, obesity, traffic-related deaths/injuries, mental health, and substance use/misuse.  Additionally, she has developed marketing strategies and branding for several startup businesses, non-profits, and communities groups. Bierer has a BA in Communication & Public Relations from Xavier University.