Every day, Jammin’ Jessie wakes up grateful, and you can hear it every time she opens the mic. Upbeat, funny, and music-obsessed, she’s been on the air since 2013, when a station internship opened the door. Since then she’s worked nights, middays, and afternoon drive, playing alternative and nothing but. The career highlight that tops them all: sitting down with Dave Grohl.

Off the air, this Pennsylvania native is at a concert, diving into ancient history, or going down a conspiracy-theory rabbit hole. She’s a big animal lover who supports animal rescue and veterans’ organizations, and her crew includes Lulu the cat and Marley, forever her dog and soulmate. Her playlist? Phish, Oasis, and the Black Keys. First concert? Boyz II Men. Can’t-skip song? “Two Princes” by Spin Doctors. Favorite fuel? An açaí bowl.