Jessalyn Hollenbeck is the Director of Communications at the Kansas Chamber and previously served as Director of the Kansas Chamber Education Foundation.
In her current role, she leads internal and external communications, manages the Chamber’s digital and social media presence, and oversees messaging for key programs including Leadership Kansas, Kansas Emerging Leaders, Kansas Manufacturing Council, and the Kansas Retail Council.
Jessalyn began her career in healthcare, working as a Certified Nurse Aide and Home Health Aide while earning her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Washburn University. During college, she interned with the Kansas Chamber and served as Communications and Events Manager, gaining hands-on experience in program coordination and organizational communications.
After graduation, Jessalyn joined Advisors Excel in Topeka as a Client Care Specialist, providing support for financial advisors and resolving complex issues related to life insurance policies.
She lives in Topeka with her husband, Shane, and their two sons, Ridge and Hayes. In her free time, Jessalyn enjoys antique shopping, refurbishing furniture, biking, and spending summers at the lake with family.
