Jessica Bugbee is a U.S. Army combat veteran, former firefighter, yoga educator, and curriculum developer whose work connects military service, contemplative education, and community well-being. She served seven years as an Army medic, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and later supported military-connected communities through emergency services and wellness leadership.

As Wellness Director for the Hudson Valley National Center for Veteran Reintegration, Jessica developed and led support groups, writing circles, movement programs, outdoor experiences, and retreats. She has also taught yoga nationally, led community fitness initiatives, and designed grant-funded wellness programming.

Jessica joined Veterans Yoga Project in 2018, served as a Teacher for its inaugural Yoga Teacher Training in 2019, and developed its mentorship program. She now serves as Program Manager and Lead Teacher of the 200-Hour Mindful Resilience Yoga Teacher Training.

Her teaching integrates trauma-informed yoga, mindful resilience, breathwork, storytelling, philosophical inquiry, and nature. She encourages emerging teachers to cultivate a living personal practice, discover their authentic voices, and carry yoga into relationships, leadership, and service.