Jessica Rudolph 
​is the visionary Founder of My Very Own Blanket, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing comfort and warmth to children in foster care since December 1999. Under her leadership, the organization has grown from a heartfelt local initiative into a global movement, operating from its headquarters in Westerville, Ohio.
Jessica’s lifelong dedication to service has earned her prestigious accolades on both local and national stages. She was recently named to the Points of Light Inspiration Honor Roll and recognized as one of Sunny 95’s "20 Outstanding Women You Should Know." A dynamic and inspiring speaker, Jessica had the privilege of delivering a TEDx Talk at the 2016 Columbus Women’s Conference. Her impactful work has also been recognized by the State of Ohio with a Certificate of Commendation from Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted.

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Deeply rooted in her local community, Jessica has been honored as a "Hometown Hero" by the City of Westerville and the Westerville Fire Division. Her radical empathy has also earned her the Alston Award and the Kindness Award, presented directly by the Mayor of Westerville.
Beyond her non-profit work, Jessica is an active leader in the international service community. She is a Past President of the Short North Rotary Club and served extensively with the Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club. Driven by a passion for global connection, Jessica raised her three children while opening her heart and home to host 12 foreign exchange students from 12 different countries.