Jessica Ertel is a Technical Program Manager (Product & Science) in WRI's Global Restoration Initiative. She works to accelerate WRI's remote sensing and digital MRV product development by bridging research, engineering and product teams.

Jessica has over a decade of experience in technical, operational, and strategic roles across the environmental sector, spanning forestry, renewable energy, conservation, and urban water management. She holds a self-designed, interdisciplinary B.A. in Global Environmental Affairs from Bucknell University.