Jennifer graduated with a baccalaureate degree from Humboldt State University in 1976, received her Master of Science in Nursing along with a graduate certificate in Gerontology from the University of Utah in 1991.  In 1995 she completed her Post Master Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner.  She has a broad base of clinical experience in a variety of settings, including ED, OB, Med/Surg, Oncology, Home Health, Family Practice, Asthma and Allergy Specialty practice, and Hospice and Palliative Care.  She has practiced as a RN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Family Nurse Practitioner.

Jennifer began teaching as a part-time theory and clinical instructor at CGCC Fall Term, 2010, and moved to full time Fall Term, 2011.