Jessica Franken

VP, Government and External Affairs · SMART · company speakers →

Jessica holds a Master’s in Public Policy from George Mason University and a Bachelor’s with honors from the University of Maryland. Jessica currently serves as Director of Government Affairs for the Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles (SMART) Association. In this role she shapes policy agendas for textile circularity, recycling infrastructure, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Representing the industry before Congress, federal agencies, and international bodies, she consistently secures successful policy outcomes. She is a frequent speaker and media resource and has authored over 150 policy articles. With 25 years of government relations experience, she has a well-rounded understanding of the policy and environmental challenges facing the sector, having worked within both the recycled textile and nonwoven fabrics segments. Alongside her work with SMART, Jessica also serves as President of The Franken Group, a government affairs consulting firm.

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