Jessica Schuda was born and raised in Chicago, IL. She graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, NE with a Bachelor of Science degree with emphasis on Exercise Science in 2006 and then earned her Physical Therapist Assistant degree at Rosalind Franklin in Chicago, IL in 2010. Jessica chose to pursue a career in physical therapy because it allows her to combine her love of sports and desire to serve the public. Her long-held interest in sports originated in her own participation and success in basketball. Being a native of Chicago, IL, Jessica enjoys following Chicago sports teams, snowboarding, traveling, and playing basketball in her free-time.