During high school, Jen volunteered at a local food shelf and a civilian peacekeeping organization in Minneapolis, but it wasn’t until she began volunteering with LIFT during college that she became inspired by the power of social entrepreneurship. Through her experience with LIFT, Jen was able to witness firsthand the direct impact that the student population could have by simply leveraging their existing skills and abilities to help build communities.

After working with LIFT, Jen went on to intern with New Sector Alliance, where she further learned how organizations can inspire, create, and drive innovative service models to help solve social problems. Jen's experience at New Sector Alliance solidified her commitment to the nonprofit sector. She joined New Profit in 2010 as the Development Assistant.

Jen graduated from Tufts with a degree in Architectural Studies. As an undergraduate, she spent a year at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation Shape of Two Cities Program studying Urban Communities.

When Jen isn’t in the office she enjoys practicing yoga, doing crosswords, taking ceramics classes, and connecting with her family members who still live in Minnesota.

Most surprising thing about you?
I’m a huge hockey fan.

What did you want to be when you were 10 years old?
An author or an architect.

What are three things on your bucket list?
Design or renovate my own house
Spend a month sailing in the Mediterranean
Take a ride in the Cash Cab