Jennifer is the Associate Director of Scientific Affairs and Partnerships where she manages CurePSP’s grant program and works with their partners to accelerate research in the field.

Jennifer received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University. During that time, she developed an interest in studying the brain, and went on to complete a PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience at Michigan State University. She has dedicated her career to supporting biomedical researchers, including prior roles at scientific professional associations and  as an analyst at a federal science funding agency.

Jennifer lives in Lakeview with her husband Quentin and dog Ginny. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading, hiking, and baking. Jennifer also volunteers with the Health Research Alliance and the Chicago Association Forum.