MEET JENN
I know what schools can be when they decide every child matters.
Where I come from
I grew up in Crystal River, Florida, raised by a single mother working to keep three daughters fed. I remember the government cheese lines, relying on free school lunches, and after-school programs to stay safe while she worked.
School wasn’t just a place of learning for me, it was stability, structure, and a lifeline. It believed I mattered, and that belief changed the trajectory of my life.
I didn’t choose those programs, I was automatically included. That’s why I believe so strongly in an education system that assumes every child deserves to be opted in, not one that waits for a parent to find the right form.
What I do for a living
After earning my Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on youth psychology, I spent over a decade working directly with young people, helping them navigate challenges at home, in school, and in their communities.
I also bring more than a decade of experience in corporate leadership, serving in Director and Vice President roles at companies like Instacart, dunnhumby, and Zeta Global, working in industries transformed by technology, data, and artificial intelligence.
Why this, why now
As a mother of a child with special needs, I’ve had a firsthand, deeply personal understanding of IEP, and where the system falls short. My daughter Quillen required extensive support, and I fought for her every step of the way to ensure she received the care and education she deserved. She passed away in 2023 at five years old, but that experience shaped how I see what families are up against, and what must change.
Now, with my daughter Waverly entering kindergarten, that mission is deeply personal once again. I know how much is at stake, and how important it is that our schools show up for every child.
That is what I will do.
For every child. For every family. Every time.
