Jessa Foor, CME Executive Director | Code of Support Foundation

Location: Alexandria, Virginia Specialties: Nonprofit Leadership, Strategic Communications, Veteran Advocacy, Mission-Driven Marketing

Professional Summary

Jessa Foor is a mission-driven leader and the Executive Director of the Code of Support Foundation (COSF), a nationally recognized nonprofit based in Alexandria, VA. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of leadership, strategic communications, and nonprofit impact, Jessa is dedicated to ensuring that service members, veterans, and their families receive the coordinated support they have earned.

As the daughter of a U.S. Army veteran, Jessa brings a profound personal passion to her professional role. She is a Certified Marketing Executive (CME) and a recognized expert in building high-impact campaigns that bridge the gap between complex social needs and community-driven solutions.

Leadership & Impact at Code of Support

Since taking the helm as Executive Director, Jessa has focused on scaling the foundation’s core initiatives to remove barriers for the military community. Under her leadership, COSF continues to innovate through:

• Case Coordination Services: Providing personalized, long-term assistance for veterans in crisis.

• PATRIOTlink®: Managing and expanding the award-winning cloud-based resource platform that connects users to vetted, cost-free services.

• Strategic Partnerships: Developing multi-sector collaborations that amplify the reach of the foundation’s "no wrong door" approach to veteran care.

Career History & Achievements

Before joining Code of Support, Jessa built a distinguished career leading marketing and development efforts for prominent national organizations.

• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA): As Senior Director of Marketing, she led award-winning teams and managed multi-channel campaigns that generated over $41 million in annual revenue.

• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA): Revitalized legacy brands and launched national events that significantly increased organizational engagement.

Her work has been honored with prestigious awards from GDUSA, the Telly Awards, and the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.

Education & Certifications

Jessa’s strategic approach is backed by a rigorous academic and professional foundation:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Media Studies & Communications, Radford University.

• Certifications: Certified Marketing Executive (CME); Digital Marketing; DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Leadership.

Personal Life

Outside of her advocacy work, Jessa is a devoted wife and mother of two. She is an avid home chef and kayaker who believes in the transformative power of community to change lives.

Contact Information

• Email: jessa.foor@codeofsupport.org

• Phone: (571) 418-6339

• Office Address: 4220 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302

• Website: codeofsupport.org