Her research focuses on Quaternary geomorphology, Holocene fire history and climate change, recent fire history and climate change, fire and debris flow hazards, carbon storage in soils, and feedbacks among hydrologic, biologic and geologic systems. Jen, her husband Dave, and children Sabine (6) and Annie (4) enjoy spending time at their home in the Teton Valley hiking, biking, skiing and exploring the greater Yellowstone ecosystem.