Jennifer began at the District in 2011 as an environmental biologist. Since 2015 she has managed the Surveillance and Quality Control Department, which collects adult mosquitoes, tests those mosquitoes for arboviruses, examines pesticide product efficacy, and evaluates control products and strategies targeted at mosquitoes and fire ants. Her work includes collaborating with researchers from universities and government agencies to explore novel control strategies for vectors in the desert. In addition to her responsibilities at the District, Jennifer is an active participant in the mosquito control community through service in professional organizations.

Jennifer has a B.S. in biology from the University of Alabama and an M.S. in entomology from the University of Georgia.​​ She is a Board Certified Entomologist with a specialty in Medical and Veterinary Entomology. Jennifer was President of the Entomological Society of America in 2024 and serves on several committees in the ESA. She chairs the Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California and previously chaired the committee from 2017 until 2020. Jennifer served on the American Mosquito Control Association's Science and Technology Committee from 2017 and was chair from 2019 to 2024. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Jennifer can be found listening to live music, exploring new places, and cheering on her favorite teams.