Jessica Winowich made her love of theatre into a career

Jessica Winowich studied theatre education at Columbus State University and lives with her dog Bogart. Winowich has worked in advocacy for people with disabilities as well as being a caregiver for her mom. Currently she is active in multiple community organizations. She has been an actor, poet, writer and comedian, and this summer she added storyteller to that list.

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This article ran in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on 10/12/21 and in News Nation USA.