Thriving within pioneering ventures at research institutions, Jennifer has worked to accelerate interdisciplinary research, drive science-based conservation action, and strengthen science education. Animated by a deep commitment to environmental and social justice as well as entrepreneurial drive, she nurtures vibrant collaborations, builds compelling narratives, and contributes seasoned judgment to highly consequential, high-impact initiatives in her organization’s journey.
Jennifer currently is Special Advisor to the Director of the Science, Technology and International Affairs program in Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service. In addition to managing high-level analysis and reporting to guide leadership decision making, driving stakeholder engagement, and more broadly supporting the strategic growth of STIA, Jennifer remains deeply engaged in her long-time work at Georgetown that bridges scientific, policy, and faith-based organizations to advance and accelerate environmental justice. During her more than 10 years at Georgetown, Jennifer also helped launch Georgetown’s Environmental Justice Program, managed the cross-campus network and interdisciplinary projects of the Georgetown Environment Initiative, and contributed to Georgetown’s new Earth Commons Institute. Before working at Georgetown, Jennifer also helped launch a transdisciplinary research institute at the University of Wisconsin–Madison whose research spans from cells to societies.
Jennifer began her career as an employment relations attorney at Winston & Strawn. She has an MBA from Georgetown University and a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and she graduated with honors from Princeton University.