Jennifer brings over 30 years of dedicated service and experience in juvenile justice. Her deep understanding of the challenges and needs of JR was developed after serving various roles over the past three decades, moving up the ranks since she began her career as a security officer at Green Hill.

Prior to her current role, she served as Director of Operations, Safety, and Security and Superintendent of Green Hill. She also simultaneously filled in as the interim superintendent of Green Hill School, stepping up during a critical time in JR and successfully improving conditions at the facility.

Jennifer also served as associate superintendent of Maple Lane, a then JR facility with a focus on behavioral health and treatment that provides wraparound supports to young people with high mental health needs. Her first-hand knowledge of dealing with high-risk youth, also informed by her time as a JR parole counselor in the greater Tacoma area.

Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Law and Justice from Central Washington University, and a Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security at the University of Phoenix.