Jessica Frost of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) is now leading the Women Veterans Network. Since joining the EOVS team in November 2023, Jessica has committed herself to creating connections among women veterans across Massachusetts, valuing the diverse experiences of each member, and fostering vibrant platforms for shared wisdom and contributions.

A U.S. Navy veteran from 1993 to 1996, Jessica was one of the first women assigned to a combat-ready ship, serving as a Firefighter in the Engineering department of the USS Seattle (AOE-3), an ammunition tender. The minimal billeting space and ad-hoc accommodations for women only added to the onboard challenges of her deployment. Per her request, she became the first female veteran permanently assigned to the Engine Room. During a difficult time, Jessica maintained her determined attitude buoyed her through the roughest of seas.

Upon leaving the military, she grappled with the complexities of acclimating to civilian life without clearly understanding available benefits and services. These experiences allowed Jessica to understand the unique challenges many Veterans face when transitioning from military to civilian life. She earned a Masters of Education in Higher Education Administration and a Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration. She credits her experiences in the Navy as a motivating factor for her educational achievements and her desire to help all Veterans set and achieve their goals. It took over two decades for Jessica to fully embrace her veteran identity, a transformative journey that began when she assumed a role supporting veteran and military-affiliated students in a Massachusetts community college. Informed by her personal experiences as a survivor of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and the experiences of other veterans, Jessica has made it her personal mission to support women veterans with resources, connections, and better holistic care for MST, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other service-connected mental and physical health and issues.