Jessica Zajesky, BS, AAS, RN

Jessica Zajesky is an award-winning registered nurse and clinical care coordinator specializing in HIV and infectious disease care. She is passionate about HIV education, prevention, treatment and reducing the stigma surrounding HIV.

Throughout her nursing career, Jessica has been a dedicated advocate for people living with HIV, emphasizing compassionate, evidence-based care, patient empowerment and education. She is committed to helping individuals better understand HIV, promoting the message that undetectable equals untransmittable (U=U), and encouraging open, informed conversations about sexual health.

Her dedication to patient care has been recognized with the
DAISY Award (2018) and the
Albany Medical Center Heart Saver Award (2019). She has also contributed her expertise to several nationally published articles about HIV and regularly participates in educational radio and video collaborations aimed at increasing HIV awareness, promoting accurate information and reducing stigma surrounding the virus.

Jessica brings both clinical expertise and a compassionate, approachable perspective to her work, with the belief that education and understanding are essential to breaking down stigma and improving lives.

Outside of her professional life, Jessica is the proud mother of two sons and a devoted New York Mets fan, a commitment that has taught her resilience, patience and the art of managing disappointment.