Attended Georgia Tech majoring in aerospace engineering before transferring to Nebraska U to study Theatre. Holds the Pole Vault record at both Georgia Tech and Nebraska U.
Jessie Graff made American Ninja Warrior history when she became the first woman to complete the stage 1 obstacle course during the National Finals in Las Vegas in Aug 2016.
Graduated from Urbana High School, Frederick, MD in 2002. Track team Captain, Honor Roll student, and member of National Honor Society.
Competed for the Frederick Gymnastic Club for six years.
Has a pet pig named Sammo Hog, after one of her idols, martial artist and actor Sammo Kam-Bo Hung.