Jessica Hackmann

Jessica Hackmann, Ed.S., is the owner and founder of Brave Connections Coaching and Advocacy, an executive function coaching practice in Sparks, Maryland. With 19 years of experience as a School Psychologist, Jessica works with children, adolescents, and adults to strengthen executive function and emotional regulation skills.

Jessica is the author of You Are Brave, Amy G., a children’s book designed to help young readers build emotional awareness, resilience, and confidence through relatable stories and practical strategies. She also created the You Are Brave, Amy G. Companion Workbook, which expands on the book’s themes with hands-on activities that support skill-building at home, in schools, and in therapeutic settings. Her writing is inspired by the real-life experiences and questions she encounters in her work with clients and families every day.