Jess Ackerman

Jess Dervin-Ackeman is a community organizer, facilitator, and artist based in Paonia, Colorado.

In addition to serving as the Vice President of the North Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce, she is the Executive Director of the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition and an appointed member of the Delta County Tourism Cabinet.

Jess is passionate about growing the local creative economy and values integrity, authenticity, and care in her work and life.