Second Term Expires: 6/30/17
Areas of Expertise:
Higher Education, Community Relations, Alternative Learning
Degrees/Certifications:
Bachelors of Science, University of California, San Diego
Awards:
Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by President Obama
Memberships/Associations:
Co-chair, Murrieta Student of the Month Scholarship Program; College Counselor, College Summit; Advisor, PTA/Youth Ministry, National Association of College Counselors, Assistant Director, Children’s Skin Disease Foundation
Biography:
Jennifer was raised in the Murrieta/Temecula Valley and completed her Bachelors in Human Biology and Human Development with an emphasis in Community Service and Education at UC San Diego. Jennifer returned home after graduation with a unique perspective excited to give back to the community that gave her so much. Jen is passionate about working with kids as a role model and mentor and operates a local educational consulting firm (Learning with Jen©) where she and her team specialize in the college admissions process, tutoring, and test prep. Her driving mission is to increase university acceptance and retention rates by building a college bound culture. What started as a simple community service project has been growing in momentum and is catching the attention of some of the top schools in America.
Jen is known for her leadership and community service involvement. Her work spans from administrating a scholarship and recognition program to directing a camp for children with special needs. Jen enjoys volunteering with a diverse population of students and even spends her summers in urban Los Angles where she helps at risk students apply to colleges. Jennifer loves River Springs Charter School and fully believes in the mission. She is excited about collaborating with the staff and enjoys watching the program grow. Jen knows that the secret to success is to create an atmosphere of individualized learning with accountability and appreciates parental support and involvement.
