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Jessica Jackley

Jessica Jackley is an entrepreneur, investor, and speaker. Her work over the last 2 decades has focused on financial inclusion, the sharing economy, and social justice.

Jessica is best known as a cofounder of Kiva, the world’s first crowdfunding site for microenterprises. Since its founding in October 2005, Kiva has facilitated over $1.5 billion in loans worldwide. Other contributions include Chief Impact Officer at Aspiration, Walt Disney Imagineering’s first Entrepreneur in Residence, and founder of Alltruists, offering at-home, kid-friendly volunteer projects for families.

Jessica lives in Los Angeles with her husband, author Reza Aslan, and their 4 kids.
A Kids Book About Giving

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A Kids Book About Giving

Books for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

This Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month (and beyond!), we’re celebrating authors, creators, and illustrators from the Hispanic and Latine community. Join us in uplifting their voices and stories by bringing them into your classroom. Find a full collection of Elementary School titles here.

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