Jessica spent her childhood on a cattle ranch in the Nicola Valley and peach orchard in

the Okanagan and her formative years were strongly influenced by the importance of

agriculture to the health and sustainability of our province and its residents.

Jessica obtained her Bachelor of Arts in French and Asian studies from the University of

Victoria, including studying at Beijing Normal University, before returning to Victoria to

attend law school. Berglund was called to the BC bar in 1998 and practiced civil

litigation in Vancouver until 2002.   

Jessica was president of the board of directors of Pathways Clubhouse, a mental-health

organization in Richmond, from 2016 until 2022, and was also board member of the

Lawyers Assistance Program from 2006 until 2012. 

Jessica is the Chief Civilian Director of the Independent Investigations Office of BC and

was previously the director of occupational health and safety investigations at

WorkSafeBC, overseeing the investigation of workplace fatalities and serious injuries in

BC.