2008-09 (Junior): Made strides through the season and culminated in strong performances at the end of the year … Set personal bests in 100-yard and 200-yard breaststroke, as well as 200-yard IM at SEC Championships … Involved in service program in Africa that helped build a clean water source for a small village and named to the 2009 SEC Swimming and Diving Community Service Team.

2007-08 (Sophomore): Recorded personal best times in 100-yard breaststroke (1:12.84) and 200-yard IM (2:26.30) at SEC Championships.

High School/Club Swimming: Academic All-American during senior season … Swimming team captain during senior season … Four-time Academic All-Conference … Helped team to four sectional championships … Senior Class President and National Honor Society member … Illinois State Scholar … North S.T.A.R. Award winner … Coached by Rob Rooney … Swam for the St. Charles Bunamis club team.

Personal: Jessica Cohen … Born August 4, 1988 … Daughter of Michael and Marci Cohen … Has one brother, Seth (19) … Human Organizational Development and Political Science major … Favorites include Harry Potter (Book), The Guardian (Movie), John Mayer (Singer), Ice Cream (Food) and Yogurt Oasis (Restaurant) … Chose Vanderbilt because it was in the SEC and the great location.c