Born in Cleveland and raised in Streetsboro, Jennifer earned her associates degree in Paralegal Studies and a BS in Education with a minor in Sociology from Kent State University. She also has an MA in Pastoral Studies with Pastoral Care & Counseling from Loyola University. Jen has worked as a pre-school teacher in Ravenna for two years, as an STNA in Twinsburg for two years at Grand Village, and is currently the Pastoral Associate at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Streetsboro for five years. Her ministries include volunteering as a catechist since 1997 for St. Joan of Arc Parish, St. Ambrose Parish in Garrettsville, and St. Mary Parish in Hudson, chairperson for Social Concerns and Community Outreach, and being a part of Nursing Home and Homebound Ministry. Previously, she spent many years as a room parent and chair of fundraising at Hudson Montessori School. Married to husband Todd since December, 2023, Jennifer has five grown children and lives in Garrettsville. In her leisure time she enjoys hiking, kayaking, traveling, and reading.