About Jessica Moody
With over a decade at Create Birmingham, Jessica Moody serves as Chief Operating and Impact Officer, leading initiatives that strengthen the region’s creative industries. She oversees entrepreneurship programs, Film Birmingham, and Birmingham365, ensuring that artists, small business owners, and creative professionals have access to the resources and support they need to thrive.
Jessica is passionate about building sustainable pathways for creative entrepreneurs and fostering an ecosystem where arts, culture, and business intersect. She plays a key role in guiding emerging and established professionals through strategic planning, mentorship, and capacity-building opportunities. Her work includes advising visiting filmmakers and productions, developing partnerships that drive economic impact, and ensuring Birmingham’s creative workforce is positioned for long-term success.
With a background in nonprofit leadership and community engagement, Jessica understands the challenges that creatives face when turning passion into profession. She is committed to breaking down barriers, advocating for economic opportunities within the arts, and shaping a more inclusive and resilient creative sector. Through her work at Create Birmingham, she actively collaborates with local and national stakeholders to amplify the role of creatives in economic development.
Jessica’s dedication to empowering artists, entrepreneurs, and storytellers reflects her belief that a thriving creative community is essential to Birmingham’s cultural and economic future.
