About Jessica
Jessica Giannino proudly serves in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the Sixteenth Suffolk District since her election in 2020. A lifelong Revere resident and dedicated public servant, Jessica has built her career around advocating for working families, championing public safety, and strengthening economic opportunity across her district.
Jessica began her career in public service in 2012 when she was elected as a City Councilor At-Large in Revere. Her commitment to responsive government and inclusive leadership earned her the trust of her colleagues, who elected her Vice President of the Council in 2013, and City Council President in both 2016 and 2018. During her tenure, she focused on promoting responsible growth while protecting essential city services, ensuring that Revere remained both vibrant and affordable for residents.
As a fourth generation Revere resident, Jessica was raised in a family of civil servants. Public safety has always been an important focus for her.
​In the House of Representatives, Jessica brings a strong voice for communities like hers to Beacon Hill. She currently serves as:
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Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
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A member of the House Committee on Human Resources & Employee Engagement
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A member of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy
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Through these roles, she has been at the forefront of efforts to expand equitable economic development, support Massachusetts’ workforce, and shape responsible cannabis regulation. She has also championed legislation focused on air quality, including addressing the public health impacts of incineration facilities in environmental justice communities like hers.
A proud graduate of Revere High School and Salem State University, Jessica earned her Bachelor of Arts in English in 2014. While at Salem State, she remained civically active, serving as Vice President of the Student Government Association and President of the Student Commuter Association, as well as being inducted into Sigma Tau Delta and Pi Lambda Theta honor societies.
Her father, Christopher Giannino, served over 32 years in the Revere Police Department before being elected to the Revere City Council in 2023. Her uncle and late grandfather both served in the Revere Fire Department, collectively dedicating more than five decades to protecting the community.
Grounded by her community and driven by a commitment to progress, Jessica continues to advocate for policies that put people first and ensure a brighter future for the Sixteenth Suffolk District.