EMCEE
Master of Ceremonies
Looking for an emcee who’s equal parts sharp, engaging, and hilarious? Hire Jess Pettitt! With her quick wit, inclusive humor, and masterful ability to read the room, Jess keeps events running smoothly while making sure your audience feels seen, energized, and entertained. Whether it’s a conference, fundraiser, or corporate gathering, Jess brings the perfect mix of professionalism and personality to the stage. Your event isn’t just in good hands—it’s in brilliant ones.
EMCEE
Master of Ceremonies
Looking for an emcee who’s equal parts sharp, engaging, and hilarious? Hire Jess Pettitt! With her quick wit, inclusive humor, and masterful ability to read the room, Jess keeps events running smoothly while making sure your audience feels seen, energized, and entertained. Whether it’s a conference, fundraiser, or corporate gathering, Jess brings the perfect mix of professionalism and personality to the stage. Your event isn’t just in good hands—it’s in brilliant ones.
Emcee Expertise You Can Rely On for Your Most Important Events
Emcee Expertise You Can Rely On for Your Most Important Events
Imagine feeling relaxed at your event (yeah, right?!), knowing that whatever comes up, you’ve got a partner who’s got everything covered. As your emcee/master of ceremonies, Jess will be the face and conductor of your event, making sure all of your incredible planning turns into masterful execution.
Jess turns good moments into great moments and handles egos, administrivia, emergency doors, traffic jams, hecklers, dumpster fires, and the clock with the swagger, ease, and panache of a seasoned pro who’s emceed thousands of events for clients that include Saber HealthCare, Grant Professionals Association, and California Parks and Recreation Association.
For nearly 20 years, Jess has been pairing her inexhaustible empathy with her quick sense of humor to keep event audiences and presenters feeling well cared for and highly entertained. Her deep experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion means she can work with absolutely anybody (and the occasional elephant or five-point buck), and with a master’s in crisis management, you can trust that no matter what happens, Jess has got it.
Mic in hand or behind the webcam, Jess Pettitt commands the room—real or virtual—with quick wit, sharp timing, and the kind of presence that keeps events running smoothly and audiences fully engaged. For virtual options, please CLICK HERE to learn more!
Audiences Love
Jess Pettitt
I have seen Jess on stage (holy smokes, if you haven’t hired her to emcee your event, what are you waiting for !?!?!?!), I have watched Jess support speakers behind the scenes, I have observed as an incredibly powerful book was launched, and I participated in her group project to understand Project 2025.
Jess is ALWAYS supporting someone, somewhere, somehow. She’s a deep thinker, a generous soul, a gorgeous friend, and is the best example of excellence in the speaking world that I know of.
CAIT DONOVAN
Jess was the MC for our leadership conference and keynote speaker. She made it through 3 days with our team and accepted the challenge of keeping us all on track, no doubt a huge task. Her funny wit kept everyone engaged and wanting more. Myrtle Beach will not be the same!! Or at least until next year when we will all meet again. Looking forward to receiving a copy of her book. If you are looking for a great speaker look no further!!!
LIV BERKLEY
I hired Jessica Pettitt to be an MC for the MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter’s first virtual Texas Education Conference. We were using a brand new platform and had less than a week to make it work for our conference. Jess came through for us in a tremendous way. She took the time to get to know our organization, our speakers and our members. She went above and beyond in working with me to create scripting and a run of show that would make our conference engaging and exciting. She made my small production feel as polished as a Fortune 500 company presentation. I would not hesitate to hire Jessica again for any MC needs live or virtual.
MEREDITH BREITSTEIN
I have seen Jess on stage (holy smokes, if you haven’t hired her to emcee your event, what are you waiting for !?!?!?!), I have watched Jess support speakers behind the scenes, I have observed as an incredibly powerful book was launched, and I participated in her group project to understand Project 2025.
Jess is ALWAYS supporting someone, somewhere, somehow. She’s a deep thinker, a generous soul, a gorgeous friend, and is the best example of excellence in the speaking world that I know of.
CAIT DONOVAN
Jess was the MC for our leadership conference and keynote speaker. She made it through 3 days with our team and accepted the challenge of keeping us all on track, no doubt a huge task. Her funny wit kept everyone engaged and wanting more. Myrtle Beach will not be the same!! Or at least until next year when we will all meet again. Looking forward to receiving a copy of her book. If you are looking for a great speaker look no further!!!
LIV BERKLEY
I hired Jessica Pettitt to be an MC for the MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter’s first virtual Texas Education Conference. We were using a brand new platform and had less than a week to make it work for our conference. Jess came through for us in a tremendous way. She took the time to get to know our organization, our speakers and our members. She went above and beyond in working with me to create scripting and a run of show that would make our conference engaging and exciting. She made my small production feel as polished as a Fortune 500 company presentation. I would not hesitate to hire Jessica again for any MC needs live or virtual.
MEREDITH BREITSTEIN
Your Event Partner: Master of Ceremonies & Keynote Speaker
Jess Pettitt excels at anticipating challenges and keeping events running seamlessly—often before anyone even notices a hitch. With a background as an event planner, she thrives in the present moment while staying ten steps ahead, providing comprehensive support from planning through execution. As a former NYC stand-up comic, she engages audiences with humor, ensures energy remains high, and delivers on schedule.
Master of Ceremonies
Jess’s favorite part of emceeing is connecting with participants while weaving together the content and flow of the event. For clients seeking additional impact, she offers combined emcee + keynote packages, expertly designed to complement and reinforce the event’s objectives. She has partnered with organizations including the American Association of Hospice and Palliative Care, United States Bartenders Guild, and Palantir Technologies.
Keynote: Good Enough Now
Jess’s industry-favorite keynote, Good Enough Now, inspires audiences to drive meaningful, lasting change—not by waiting for the “perfect” moment, person, or process, but by recognizing that every leader and team has what it takes right now to build the culture they want. Engaging, actionable, and infused with humor, this keynote leaves participants motivated to take immediate action toward stronger workplace culture, higher-performing teams, and authentic leadership.
Your Event Partner: Master of Ceremonies & Keynote Speaker
Jess Pettitt excels at anticipating challenges and keeping events running seamlessly—often before anyone even notices a hitch. With a background as an event planner, she thrives in the present moment while staying ten steps ahead, providing comprehensive support from planning through execution. As a former NYC stand-up comic, she engages audiences with humor, ensures energy remains high, and delivers on schedule.
Master of Ceremonies
Jess’s favorite part of emceeing is connecting with participants while weaving together the content and flow of the event. For clients seeking additional impact, she offers combined emcee + keynote packages, expertly designed to complement and reinforce the event’s objectives. She has partnered with organizations including the American Association of Hospice and Palliative Care, United States Bartenders Guild, and Palantir Technologies.
Keynote: Good Enough Now
Jess’s industry-favorite keynote, Good Enough Now, inspires audiences to drive meaningful, lasting change—not by waiting for the “perfect” moment, person, or process, but by recognizing that every leader and team has what it takes right now to build the culture they want. Engaging, actionable, and infused with humor, this keynote leaves participants motivated to take immediate action toward stronger workplace culture, higher-performing teams, and authentic leadership.