Jessa B. Turner develops and executes marketing and communication strategies that promote and publicize Tech Parks Arizona and its units: UA Tech Park, UA Tech Park at The Bridges, and the UA Center for Innovation since 2003. She is responsible for the development of marketing materials, messaging, and branding. She serves as the primary media contact and the University of Arizona marketing liaison, for Tech Parks Arizona.
She has helped to advance Tech Parks Arizona for 20+ years through the promotion of university-based economic development activities. She is a graduate of the Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) class of 2013 and serves on the GTL board. She is also an active member of the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) communications special interest group.
Turner has been an active member of PRSA’s vibrant network of local practitioners for over 15 years and serves on the board and has held a variety of roles, including President, Western District Liaison, Ethics Chair, Impact Awards Chair and Secretary. She is an award-winning PR practitioner, including winning PR Pro of the Year and the organization’s coveted Best in Show Award multiple years
