In addition to her work as a Lake County Board Member, Jennifer is an educator who teaches Economics at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin.  Her research focuses on smart economic development, advances in technology and sustainable stewardship of our natural resources. Her students will confirm that she is passionate about efficient investment in infrastructure and preparing for the economy of the future.  That is why she originally decided to run as the Democratic nominee for the Lake County Board.

Jennifer is currently the Lake County Board Commissioner for District 15 representing Libertyville and parts of Mundelein and is also on the Lake County Forest Preserves Board. As a Lake County Board Member, Jennifer is proud to serve as Chair of the Public Works, Planning and Transportation Committee and Vice Chair of the Rules Committee.  She is also the Chair of the Legislative Committee and Rules Committee for the Lake County Forest Preserves and a member of the Operations Committee.

Jennifer is the Chair of the Legislative Committee for the Lake County Forest Preserves and is a member of the Operations Committee. Jennifer also serves as a Director on CLC-JAWA.

She has always been an enthusiastic volunteer in her community as a Swim Team and Water Polo mom, Sunday School teacher, Girl Scout Leader and as a volunteer at the local food pantry.

Jennifer lives in Libertyville with her husband Brian and daughters Sara and Mia. Many years ago, they adopted a beautiful shepherd named Pip from Orphans of the Storm shelter. Along with her family, Pip loves the Forest Preserve dog parks, especially Independence Grove and loves taking long walks with Jennifer around Old School Forest Preserve.

Jennifer graduated Cum Laude from Miami University in Oxford, OH with a BA in Economics and earned her law degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana -Champaign.

Jennifer is very proud to represent the Libertyville and Mundelein communities on the Lake County Board and works hard to connect with community members.