Since earning her PhD in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Brown University after a BS/MS at Ohio University, Jennifer has been involved in the founding, launch, and successful exit of numerous startups in the life science industry as Chief Executive Officer or Chief Operating Officer. She has also spent time with the acquiring corporations, leading integration processes while building marketing teams and commercial strategies for success. Jennifer currently acts an advisor and/or board member to several early-stage companies and teaches courses at the University of Massachusetts’ Boston campus. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her daughter, husband and pets and watching sports. Her volunteer engagements currently include: member of the Board of Trustees of the USS Constitution Museum, member of the Board of Directors of Charlestown Youth Hockey, Board Chair of The Science Club for Girls, and a mentor for several organizations.