After graduating from the University of Idaho in 2003, Jennifer felt it was important to experience life away from her hometown of Moscow, Idaho, and spent 10 years exploring the West Coast and building her office administrative, and communication skills in a variety of businesses and positions, from Colorado to California and Washington.

Jennifer and her husband decided to give up city life and move back to Moscow in 2012 to be closer to family. In 2013 Jennifer came back to her alma mater as the administrative assistant for the English Department, where she happily works with faculty and students. Shortly after joining the English Department, Jennifer also joined the Staff Affairs Council, where she feels passionate about representing the staff in their joys and concerns as the university continues to grow and transition.