Jessica Hickerson
Academic Advisor

Jessica is honored to be an Academic Advisor with the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics as of June 2023. Her professional passion is assisting students with creating a graduation plan/semester schedule that is ideal for their own individual lives/goals. Jessica genuinely enjoys meeting with students to map out their semester schedule so that it best fits their academic, athletic/extra-curricular, and individual needs. She continuously seeks new opportunities to grow and learn in her field so that she can make an even greater impact on her students’ success. Jessica strives to be a truly positive resource for her students as they progress through their collegiate path.

Prior to joining the UK Gatton advising team, Jessica completed six years as a high school counselor and nine years as a high school English teacher. Jessica earned a Master of Science Degree in School Counseling from Indiana University and a Master of Arts Degree in Teaching from the University of Louisville. She also earned a BA in English and a BA in Humanities from the University of Louisville. In her free time, Jessica enjoys reading, painting, gaming, spending time with family, working out, and playing with her two cats.

Contact Information

Phone: 859-257-0730
Email: Jessica.hickerson@uky.edu
Office: 144J