Jen manages communications, marketing, and fund development initiatives. She joined the NVME staff after serving as college relations director at Maine Maritime Academy guiding a growing department and managing media relations, communications, and institutional publications. Her previous experience includes communications, marketing, and public relations for nonprofits, philanthropic foundations, and companies in Boston, Seattle, and Maine. She is a graduate of the University of Maine and the New Theater Conservatory in Boston. She enjoys singing, traveling, swimming, and spending time with family.