Jessie Robbins was born in Logan, Utah and grew up in Kaysville, Utah. She served as a missionary in the Norway, Oslo mission. Following her mission, she attended Southern Virginia University where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Family and Human Development.
She has served in a variety of church callings including Primary teacher, Sunday School Teacher, Relief Society Teacher, First and Second Counselor in the Relief Society Presidency and Relief Society President. Currently she serves as the First Counselor in the Relief Society.