Jessica Keiser (née Lackey) has never been afraid to pave her own path. As one of NC State’s first environmental engineering graduates in 1998, she entered and excelled in a male-dominated STEM field, continually improving systems and organizations throughout her career.
When Jessica’s daughter, Kendall, was diagnosed with level one autism, she and her husband, Daniel, tackled this new challenge with the same determination. Their commitment to Kendall’s well-being was unwavering, and they sought every opportunity to support her growth and success. Jessica took on leadership roles, serving on the board at Kendall’s school – a place dedicated to helping students with learning differences develop academically and socially in a safe, supportive environment.
The Keisers’ experience supporting their daughter inspired them to give back to the NC State community. Through collaboration with the Career Development Center and the center’s OnePack Empowered Program, they provided a generous donation to create Howl Together, a workshop series tailored for NC State students who identify as neurodivergent or face challenges with executive functioning.
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