After studying Creative Writing and Improvisation at Stanford University, Jen went on to write for CNET & Network for Good (a joint venture of AOL, Cisco and Yahoo!). She then studied Media & Education at San Francisco State, and worked for Sesame Street. In the past decade, she has served as Executive Director of the Portland Area Theatre Alliance, Producer of Oregon Documentary Camp, (now called Doc Camp) and Steward of her own documentary short, Karaoke People. Jen considers herself to be a Story Doula - helping people bring their stories to life. In 2019, she co-founded Oregon Media Lab with Jackie Weissman, to extend the reach of her role as creator and producer on a range of media projects from PSAs to features. In 2022, she joined the board of Catalyst Film Collective to help elevate new voices in film by creating opportunities for members of marginalized communities to tell their own stories And in 2023, she became Chief Creative Officer of Your Bestselling Book, where she works as a book coach, editor, and creative strategist.