Jessica in the Media

Jessica Thomas is a homegrown Duplin County advocate who has spent years elevating rural voices at the local, state, and national levels. Her work has been featured in regional and national media for advancing maternal mental health policy, raising awareness of PFAS contamination in the Northeast Cape Fear River, and pressing for greater accountability and transparency in Duplin County government. Through persistent community engagement, public advocacy, and a commitment to open government, Jessica has become a leading voice for families who believe clean air and water, honest leadership, and public trust are non-negotiable.

Maternal Health Advocacy:

Moms raise awareness about rural county needs in Washington

Moms push for Momnibus Bill

https://postpartum.net/mom-congress-2019/

Experts say more than 15,000 women will experience a perinatal mental health condition in N.C. each year | WNCT

Environmental Activism:

New study has people living in Duplin County alarmed by levels of chemicals in water | WNCT

Duplin Journalhttps://duplinjournal.comProtecting our water, our families, and our future

WNCThttps://www.wnct.comNortheast Cape Fear River continue to shows various types of PFAs in water

WNCThttps://www.wnct.comKenansville citizens concerned over chemical levels in Cape Fear River

Duplin County Transparency Efforts:

WCTIhttps://wcti12.comDuplin board faces backlash over $5400 golf membership amid transparency concerns

WNCThttps://www.wnct.comPeople in Duplin County demand more transparency from leaders

Residents overcrowd the county board meeting as discussions about lack of transparency take center stage | News | reflector.com

Duplin Journalhttps://duplinjournal.comConcerns over staffing, spending drive crowds to commissioners meeting

WITNhttps://www.witn.comDuplin County residents react after county manager resigns

Duplin Journalhttps://duplinjournal.comTransparency push gains momentum after Duplin County manager resigns