Jessica Mekkes

Jessica Doyle-Mekkes has spent the last 15 years studying the human voice and working as a vocal coach for actors, singers, and public speakers. An internationally published writer and sought after clinician, her Bestselling book, I’m Speaking: every woman’s guide to finding your voice & using it fearlessly (Rowman & Littlefield) was hailed, “…a bible in standing your ground without trepidation.” – Booklist

Jessica works as a speaker, advisor, and clinician to individuals, groups, NGO’s and businesses small and large teaching women how to harness the power of their voices: in their heads & out of their mouths. In 2023, The Coach Foundation identified Jessica as one of the premier Vocal Coaches in the industry.

Jessica is the Head of Musical Theatre at East Carolina University where she has taught voice and vocal pedagogy since 2017.

Jessica lives in Greenville, NC with her husband Don, their daughters Tallulah and Jolie, and a codependent chihuahua named Sebastian.