As the Institutional Research Compliance Officer at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, Jen supports faculty, staff, and student researchers by promoting responsible and ethical research practices while ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations. In this role, she supports the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), coordinates research compliance processes, assists with export control matters, supports the university's research misconduct procedures, and collaborates with campus partners to foster a culture of integrity in research.

Since joining UW–Whitewater in 2003, Jen has contributed to the university's mission through leadership, collaboration, and service across multiple campus initiatives. Before joining the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, she served as Assistant Director of Fitness and Aquatics for more than 20 years. During that time, she developed extensive experience in leadership, program administration, policy development, risk management, staff training, and cross-campus collaboration. 

In addition to her administrative responsibilities, Jen is an adjunct instructor in the Department of Kinesiology, teaches New Student Seminar, and serves on the First Year Experience Advisory Board.

Jen earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, with an emphasis in Corporate Fitness and Cardiac Rehabilitation, from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Arts in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration from Central Michigan University. She is passionate about people and enjoys collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to make research compliance an approachable and supportive process that advances the university's research mission.