Jennie is a mental health researcher, counselor, and educator. She has 10+ years of experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research for both for-profit corporations and non-profit organizations to help them understand and serve their communities. More recently, Jennie has been working with organizations focused on solving critical issues within mental health such as the youth mental health crisis and building digital communities for people living with serious mental illness.

Jennie is currently pursuing her Master of Liberal Arts in Psychology with an emphasis on workforce development for youth who have experienced traumatic and adverse childhood experiences. Outside of work and school, she volunteers with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for youth involved with the child welfare system.

Jennie lives in Long Beach, California with her husband and dog.