Hometown: New Rochelle, NY / Current City: Tampa, FL

Jessica Hughee is a seasoned graphic designer, photographer, and creative director with a passion for storytelling through visual content. She earned her B.A. in Multimedia Studies: Film & Video from Florida Atlantic University and later completed her M.A. in Media Studies at The New School in New York City.

Her creative journey has led her to impactful roles, including serving as Creative Director at The Gathering Harlem and Senior Graphic Designer for Kwanzaa Crawl. She currently works as a freelance graphic designer with A2 Collective, a design group dedicated to social, cultural, racial, economic, and environmental causes, while continuing her work as Senior Graphic Designer for Kwanzaa Crawl.

In 2022, Jessica founded Frinks Coffee, a pop-up coffee experience rooted in creativity and community. Through Frinks Coffee, she curates specialty drinks and hosts intentional gatherings that bring people together over thoughtfully crafted beverages.

When she’s not designing or serving drinks, Jessica shares her life and insights on her blog, writing about mental health, beauty, coffee, and everything in between. You might find her exploring an artist showcase, relaxing at a cat café, or counting down the days until Christmas.