Jesse is a Senior Associate with Upwelling Capital Group, an investment adviser that provides capital solutions to institutional investors. He has been with the firm since 2018. Prior to joining Upwelling, Jesse was a communications consultant in the California State Senate, where he was involved in several policy initiatives. He also served as co-chair for the California Latino Capitol Association Foundation. Jesse received his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of California, Davis, and an MBA from the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. In 2018, Jesse was recognized as the UC Davis Young Alumnus of the Year by the Cal Aggie Alumni Association. He is currently a member of the Global Shapers Community, an organization of young professionals sponsored by the World Economic Forum. He also co-founded Dance on the Edge, an organization that hosts public, family-friendly Latin dance events for the Sacramento community.