With over 20 years of experience, Jennifer brings an assorted spectrum of skills with her background working in health and wellness, community engagement, education, marketing, and event/program planning for corporations, non-profit organizations, and the public sector. At the heart of her career is a consistent commitment to fostering health and well-being, nurturing creativity, and driving positive social impact. Shaped by both personal and professional experiences, she is dedicated to advancing the integration of arts and health through education, research, and practice. Her passion lies in developing and advancing programs that harness the therapeutic benefits of expressive arts and mindfulness practices, grounded in evidence-based research to meaningfully improve health outcomes.

Currently, she works as the Special Projects Consultant for California for the Arts in developing the Arts & Health Initiative and Arts Advocacy Day Captains Corps program. She's also a contributor to research projects with the University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine and supports Social Prescribing USA. Additionally, Jennifer serves as the Los Angeles Chapter Chair for Sisters in Public Health and Chair for the Arts in Public Health Working Group with Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru). 

Born and raised in Southern California, Jennifer obtained her Master of Public Health in Community Health Education at California State University, Northridge, and her Bachelor of Arts in Marketing/Music at San Francisco State University. She is also a certified yoga instructor, social emotional arts facilitator, and a Certified Health Education Specialist. As a lifelong learner and community connector, Jennifer is a member of the American Public Health Association (APHA), Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), and National Organization for Arts in Health (NOAH). Her professional journey includes past roles at TOMS®, The Walt Disney Company, and Boys & Girls Club.

Her current work focuses on advancing the inclusion of arts participation within health policy—positioning access to arts and cultural opportunities as both a health indicator and a health-promoting behavior, and advocating for its recognition within the social determinants (or “drivers”) of health. She is also exploring pathways to develop pilot arts prescribing programs in community and school-based settings in partnership with healthcare and community organizations.

Jennifer has a deep appreciation for California’s vibrant multicultural arts landscape and its profound impact on community health and wellbeing. She has seen firsthand how the arts can foster connection, healing, and resilience. Her favorite ways to relieve stress and find joy include dance and yoga, engaging with music—whether attending concerts or participating in a karaoke league—and practicing mindfulness by immersing herself in meditation and nature.