Jen has been a professional staff member of DePaul Housing since November 2003. In her role as the Associate Director of Strategy, Assessment & Initiatives, she manages: strategic planning, goal setting, diversity education and training, departmental assessment, business continuity and procedure planning, and mission planning.
For Jen, the most rewarding part about her job is working with a talented staff that strives to fulfill the department's mission and the university's mission to make DePaul's residence halls a great place to live. She values the many opportunities that students and staff have at DePaul, and how DePaul is a community where anyone can find their niche! Jen is an active member of the DePaul Women’s Network, serves as a staff mentor for Chicago Quarter classes, and has served on various university committees.
Jen holds a bachelor's degree in communication and a master's degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration, both from Western Illinois University. In her spare time Jen enjoys walking her dog Morty on sunny days, cheering for her beloved Cubs, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.