Her research interests focus on sustainable economic development and collaborative approaches to natural resource management. Jennifer served as the Director of Portland State’s Institute for Sustainable Solutions from 2012-2015, and she has previously worked at the World Bank, Ecotrust, and the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department. She currently serves as an Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commissioner and has previously served on the boards of the Oregon Forest Resources Institute, Shorebank Pacific, Portland Energy Conservation Inc., Illahee, the Portland Sustainability Institute, Friends of Forest Park, and the Food Alliance. Jennifer lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and enjoys hiking, cycling, kayaking, and spending time in their cabin at the Oregon Coast.