ABOUT ME
MY STORYI’m an American creative director and cartoonist based in Amsterdam with over a decade of experience in the creative industry. I have had the privilege of working both agency and brand side, honing my skills, guiding teams and creating work that matters.
I’m the founder of Vanillacooldance, a fearless cartoon and global movement smashing shame around sex, relationships, and self-expression. With bold cartoons, guerrilla street art campaigns, and an unfiltered voice, I empower my 80,000+ strong community to embrace their shameless selves.
Hey, I'm Jess! And you can pretty much always find me saying ‘fuck no’ to the status quo.
Named one of Cannes Lions’ See It Be It global female creative leaders and the 2024 Sex & Relationships bCreator of the Year, I use humor, storytelling, and disruption to tackle everything we’re taught to hide—from pegging and period sex to egg freezing and nipple hair.
As an independent creative director, I collaborate with like-minded agencies, organizations with big missions, and fellow change-makers, effortlessly weaving social missions into culturally relevant campaigns for maximum impact.
I’ve been fortunate to work with brands like:
