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.
As the founder of Vanillacooldance, a cartoon and vibrant online community of over 70,000, I use bold illustrations with a dash of sass to empower all to embrace their unapologetic selves and dismantle antiquated stigmas related to sex, relationships and living life by your own rule book. I have just launched a newsletter SHAMELESS that dives even deeper into these conversations.
Hey, I'm Jess! And you can pretty much always find me saying ‘fuck no’ to the status quo.
Drawing inspiration from my own journey, which began with a one-way ticket to Amsterdam, I use my creativity to confront the unspoken. No topic is off-limits, from period sex to egg freezing. My superpower? Making uncomfortable subjects approachable, inviting all into the conversation for lasting change.
I was selected by Cannes Lions as one of 19 global female creative leaders for their 2024 See It Be It program.
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:
