Jess Sweeney

Jess Sweeney tirelessly devotes her time and effort to shaping youth through her work in the community. She is executive director of the new ROOTS Teen Center, director/founder of Common Folk Artist Collective, and formerly program associate for UNITY Youth Development and Northern Berkshire Neighbors at Northern Berkshire Community Coalition. Sweeney (MCLA class of 2011) continues to empower those in the community to express their skills, passions, opinions, and creativity. She provides opportunities for young people’s voices to be heard and valued in north county.