Personal connection, social causes, and the human capacity for empathy guide the storytelling of up-and-coming young filmmaker Jessie Xie. Born in Guiyang, China, and lived in Long Island, NY, she holds a B.S. in Film and TV Production and a minor in Business Administration and Management from Boston University. She is currently pursuing an M.S. in Media Ventures at Boston University, exploring the intersection of media, technology, entrepreneurship, and content.

Outside of school,  Jessie has an earnest interest in photography, where she can share her joy with others and show them the world she sees through her lens. She also enjoys playing various sports such as tennis, sailing, bouldering, running, cycling, and swimming. She is also a co-founder of an educational technology company called SportEdge.