Born and raised in Chicago, Jennifer began her journey at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, sharing the halls with former First Lady Michelle Obama. Graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor's of Science degree and an Illinois State teaching certificate in Physical Education, she dedicated 18 years to teaching physical education, dance, and special education.

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Now residing in Los Angeles, Jennifer, alongside her husband of 30 years, is raising her two successful children. However, she couldn't resist the siren call of her lifelong dream to become an actor and model.

 

Collaborating with headshot photographer and friend, Lisa Keating, she earned a seat as a board member in the Tribe-Collective Bay Area acting group and trains with Casey Lee at The CL Actors Lab, mastering scene study, script analysis, on-camera auditions, improv, and acting techniques. Jennifer's journey is a captivating story of ambition and talent poised for stardom.