Her work is rooted in the belief that the humanities inspire individuals to uncover and claim their own stories – and the stories of the communities in which they live – as a way to build understanding, foster resilience, and inspire action. Since 2013, she’s been supporting the organizational and cultural shifts needed to make PA Humanities a more collaborative and equitable funder and program partner.
Jen is a certified Level 2 Community Heart & Soul Coach and serves on the Out-of-School Time Roundtable for the Philanthropy Network.
Jen has an M.F.A in creative writing from Rosemont College and a certificate in organizational development and leadership from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and her three nutty cats.