Jennifer received her BFA from the University of Alaska Anchorage (2002) and an MFA from Indiana University (2006). In addition to a formal education, she worked full time as a studio assistant for Bliss Pottery (1998-2002) in Anchorage. Jennifer also studied ceramics at Rochester Institute of Technology’s School for American Crafts as a post-bacc student.
Among her achievements, Jennifer was awarded the 2006-2007 Taunt Fellowship at the Archie Bray Foundation, was recognized as an emerging artist at the 2008 NCECA Conference and was named the 2008 Myer Fellow Resident Artist at West Virginia University. Jennifer exhibits her work internationally and nationally. In addition to exhibitions and gallery representation, her work is showcased in several collections worldwide. She currently teaches ceramics full time at Bowling Green State University.