Jolene is a graduate of Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Jolene attended the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she earned a law degree with a concentration in litigation. Jolene has been with the 48th Circuit Court since 2011, and she previous served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Margaret Zuzich Bakker. Through her work, Jolene is committed to serving the needs of children in her community. She currently serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors of Mediation Services.