Friendship Ark
Board Chair

Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Services from Iowa State University. She joined Friendship Ark as the Executive Director in 2014. Prior to that, she had worked in community-based services for individuals with disabilities since 2001 at Genesis Development. Throughout her career, she has held many different positions, working directly with individuals with disabilities as well as in administration. She is passionate about helping others to reach their full potential through servant leadership. Jennifer currently serves on the Adult Advisory Committee for the CICS Region. She is a member of the Ames Rotary Club and has been on the board since July 2022.



Jennifer and her husband of 19 years, Paul, live in Ogden, IA, and have two daughters and their black lab, Ace. Jennifer enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outside working in her yard or garden, traveling, and watching the Iowa State Cyclones.