It all started when Crescentia's Senior Director, Jessica, reached out to vent some frustration to her longtime childhood friend, our Executive Director Hannah:

"I want to go on vacation; but, how would I? How could I - a single blind woman living in poverty - realistically or safely ever make that happen?"

That sparked something for them both. After some independent research, they could not find any service that provides leisure vacations for low-income/low-wealth folks. Nothing that directly funds chasing joy in the name of recharging.

So they decided to start one.

Hannah - always fascinated by the way things work - is an expert in business management and operations, and a true ‘Jill-of-all-trades’. She has successfully programmed for, managed, and supported all kinds of organizations: hair salons, coffee shops, and nonprofits large and small.

Service to the community is her core passion, with experiences ranging from heading a food justice program to organizing her coworkers for a work-stoppage to win better pay and safety standards. Currently she is heavily advocating for additional stop signs and other car-calming measures in our neighborhoods.

When not working for Crescentia, you can find Hannah singing (and hosting) karaoke with her small business, Don’t Drop the Mic!

Jessica came by her expertise through sheer necessity: in her early 20's she unexpectedly lost most of her vision. Navigating the bureaucratic hurdles and adapting to life as a blind person became her full time career. As such, there is no one better to have on your team to negotiate better terms or rates on a contract or to successfully complete some complex system of approval.

Jessica is a fierce advocate for better support, healthcare, and social compassion for anyone society has ever deemed "less-than".

When not fighting to make vacations possible for more people, you can find Jessica selling her homemade candles!

Email Hannah@CrescentiaVacations.org with questions or to inquire about joining our team!