Technology should serve children. Not the reverse.

She holds a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania and degrees from Teachers College at Columbia University and Cornell University. She currently resides in New York City with her two children.

Working at both the state and federal levels, Jennifer collaborates with lawmakers, education leaders, and community organizations to develop practical policies that create safe, healthy, and effective learning environments. Her work includes modernizing curriculum standards, promoting greater accountability and transparency, supporting early childhood education, and securing resources that help schools and educators better serve students.

Jennifer has been particularly influential in addressing the fentanyl crisis through education and prevention. She helped advance legislation requiring fentanyl and opioid-awareness education for Texas students in grades 6-12 and has worked to turn that policy into meaningful action through The Tucker Project. Her efforts have helped bring prevention education to schools and communities in Texas and beyond.

Jennifer is also a strong advocate for responsible innovation in education. She works with education-technology companies and policymakers on the effective use of digital learning tools, artificial intelligence, student-data privacy, and technology funding. She is committed to ensuring that new technologies support teachers, strengthen instruction, and improve learning without compromising student safety or replacing the essential role of educators.

At the heart of Jennifer's work is a belief that every child — regardless of ZIP code or circumstance — deserves access to a high-quality, academically sound, values-driven education. Through coalition building, legislative advocacy, and hands-on implementation, she continues to bring together policymakers, educators, families, and community leaders to create lasting improvements for students and schools.