Big Thought
Jessie Pollak is an experienced creative professional with a diverse background in art and photography. As an Art Instructor at Big Thought since August 2008, Jessie teaches drawing and painting to young children. Concurrently, as a Photography Instructor at Unseen America since January 2008, Jessie provides photography education and resources to underserved communities. Additionally, Jessie has been working as a freelance photojournalist and commercial photographer since January 2004. Jessie’s previous experience includes serving as Equipment Manager at The Space Inc. from May 2004 to October 2005. Jessie holds a Master’s degree in Photojournalism from The University of Texas at Austin and dual Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Photography from Pratt Institute.
Big Thought
Closing the opportunity gap. Big Thought equips youth in marginalized communities to imagine and create their best lives and world. They have become a national model in arts education, out of school time systems, summer learning and juvenile justice intervention.