Jessica Gottdank graduated from Oberlin College with a major in music focusing on music theory and jazz improvisation. A few years later she also graduated from Olin College of Engineering where she was arranger, director, and president of the PowerChords, a co-ed a cappella group on campus. She led the group to compete at the ICCAs and produced their first album. After graduation Jessie co-founded Los Angeles CAL group Premiere with LAAF executive producer Meron Mogos and served as music director and arranger for two years. Jessie has since moved to San Diego and recently founded two a cappella groups still in early stages but with hopes to debut soon!