Jessica Hurst is an analyst with the County of San Bernardino, Human Services department where her duties include compiling and monitoring various budgets for the department and analyzing the fiscal impact of the many programs administered through the department. Ms. Hurst is a graduate of California State University, San Bernardino where she obtained both her Master of Public Administration and Bachelor of Science in Administration/Accounting degrees. In addition to her degrees, Ms. Hurst has earned the designation of Certified Government Financial Manager from the Association of Government Accountants.

An avid reader, Ms. Hurst believes that libraries and other institutions of learning are essential for the prosperity of the citizens of San Bernardino. It is her goal to help the San Bernardino Public Library continue to offer learning materials and services that can best meet the needs of its patrons.