As CTIPP’s Director of Government Affairs, Jen is responsible for mobilizing advocates passionate about addressing trauma and working with Congress members, federal agencies, and the White House to advance trauma-informed policies that support healing. Jen has nearly ten years of experience advancing trauma-informed policy and practices through grassroots movement building, advocacy, and policymaking. Most recently, Jen served a Member of Congress for three years. As Policy Advisor, Jen worked on trauma, environment, appropriations, and financial services policy issues. Jen has a Master of Arts degree in Gender Studies and Public Policy from the George Washington University.