Jennifer holds a BACS from the University of Western Ontario, an MA in Intercultural Communication and Global Management from Royal Roads University and a Post-Graduate Certificate in International Business from Sheridan College. Since joining the Pilon School of Business in 2011, she has been teaching a variety of courses to undergraduate and post-graduate students.

In 2006, Jennifer founded Business Connections Canada (BCC), a company that specializes in providing communications, trade and business development services to Canadian and International companies. BCC also provides consultation services to Canadian, U.S. and provincial governments and manages visits of high-level international delegations, international conferences and trade missions.

From 2006-2012, Jennifer served on the board of directors for the Organization of Women in International Trade, a non-profit professional organization that promotes women doing business internationally. She is also a Certified Yoga Teacher that is passionate about creating opportunities for youth and empowering them to have a positive impact in their communities.