Jesse Besonen began her law enforcement career as a police cadet with the Meridian Township Police Department in 2008. During her time as a cadet, she completed an internship with the 55th District Court Probation Department. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Ferris State University in 2009. Jesse was then hired as a 911 Dispatcher, but left in February of 2010 to accept a position as a probation officer with the 55th District Court. She currently operates as a general probation officer, one of the Sobriety Court probation officers, and the Sobriety Court pre-trial services agent. During her first few years as an employee with Ingham Courty, Jesse's eyes were opened to just how widespread and serious the opioid epidemic is and began researching resources for families and loved ones of people with substance use disorder. After attending an opiate conference in 2011, she discovered the FAN Fraser chapter. Once she learned FAN was starting an Okemos chapter, she practically insisted of becoming an active member.