A graduate of the University of Victoria, Jessica’s brings a wide range of business knowledge and event planning experience to the Pace Group, where she provides event management, research and writing services. 

Jessica’s past projects include: the 700-person Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) 18th Annual Summit (2008), where she was responsible for sponsor fulfillment, and the Spirit of 2010 Hockey Tournament (2009), which she helped coordinate in 92 BC communities.  Recently, Jessica also coordinated all logistics surrounding the opening of the Canada Line, as well as a stakeholder reception and official ribbon cutting ceremony. 

Jessica currently produces two of Metro Vancouver’s largest parades, including the annual Canada Day Parade in downtown Vancouver (launched this year), and the Rogers Santa Claus Parade, which attracts 300,000 spectators to downtown Vancouver each year. From participant and volunteer procurement to sponsor fulfillment and onsite logistics, Jessica’s contributions are a key part of the success of these annual holiday celebrations.

jthompson [at] pacegroup.com