Historical September–October 2012 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Jessica Eiland began working at the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council in May 2011 following her graduation from the MSW program at the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University.
In January of this year, the Council named her Associate Director. Jennifer hails from Southfield, Michigan, a Detroit suburb.
She did her undergraduate work at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
She does not miss the cold winters there and finds St. Louis’s climate preferable.
In graduate school, Jessica focused on community development and had internships at two community development agencies.
These agencies had a broad focus so she was happy to find at job at the SDCC where she could get to know the residents in one neighborhood and see how the neighborhood worked on a day-to-day basis.
This position allows her to understand the various aspects of our community.
She has been able to interact with businesspeople and government leaders. Jessica said that one part of the neighborhood that she enjoys is that residents spend a lot of time outside hanging out and participating in council events.
The park is also a special draw.
She has found that neighbors are committed to the well-being of Skinker DeBaliviere and want it to thrive.
The neighborhood is “close”-to MetroLink, Forest Park, the Loop. It’s all walkable and very accessible.
She also has been delighted to learn the various backgrounds and perspectives of the neighbors.
In fact, she moved to 5700 Pershing this summer!
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Jessica Eiland. Descriptive caption supplied.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 2012.
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Archival transcription note: Body says Jennifer once, while headline and rest identify Jessica; source variant retained.
Original source: SD_Times2012_09.pdf, printed page(s) 9; PDF page(s) 9.
