Jennifer is the Research Manager at the American Epilepsy Society where she supports the Society’s early career grant programs, professional development programs, and other research initiatives.  Jennifer received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University and a MA/PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience at Michigan State University. She has dedicated her career to supporting biomedical researchers, including prior roles as a Social Scientist at the National Science Foundation and in a science policy/outreach role at the Society for Neuroscience. Jennifer volunteers with the Health Research Alliance, the Chicago Association Forum, and the Chicago Council on Science and Technology.