ABOUT JENNIFER

Long before she started writing on a laptop, Jennifer was scribbling stories and poems anywhere she could. Words felt like magic to her. They still do. These days, she writes on whiteboards and in Google Docs, teaching college students across all majors how to communicate clearly and confidently in writing.

When she’s not writing or teaching, you can usually find Jennifer with a mug of tea in one hand or a camera in the other, out exploring the natural beauty that’s always inspired her.

STUDIES IN STORYTELLING

Jennifer was honored to be selected as a Fellow in the Children’s Literature Fellowship Program at the Lichtenstein Center, where she studied under the mentorship of Emma Walton Hamilton. She holds a BA in English and most recently completed a certificate in Narrative and Creative Writing for Nonfiction from Cornell University.

IN MAGAZINES, MEDIA, AND MORE

Her essays have appeared in Coping Magazine, Business Insider, HuffPost, and other outlets, like Elephants and Tea. You can read them here.

CURRENT PROJECTS

“I write to explore the joy tucked into everyday life—the mess, the beauty, and the moments where laughter lingers, and something true takes hold.”

Memoir

At nineteen, Jennifer’s world broke in two. As illness collided with first love, she refused to be cast as “the cancer girl” and began rewriting herself. For decades, she rarely spoke of that winter—or the love that carried her through it. To tell this story, she must return to the girl she once tried to outrun, and reckon with the love that shaped everything that came after.

Picture Books

She has several completed picture book manuscripts that emphasize heart, humor, and the sparkle in the small things. Drawing on her experiences as a mother of four, Jennifer crafts stories that celebrate everyday wonder, exploring family, nature, and the playful details of childhood.

Jennifer is currently seeking agent representation for both her narrative nonfiction and children’s literature.

FROM SURVIVORSHIP TO STUDENT VOICES

As a long-term melanoma survivor and member of the 2026 National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation Speakers Bureau, Jennifer promotes cancer awareness and healthy habits among young people and serves as faculty advisor to the campus chapter of the Oncology Society.

NATIONAL PRIZE-WINNING ESSAY

Jennifer’s sister told her about Visit Orlando’s Most Magical Gathering Contest and encouraged her to enter. The contest generated 52,000 entries, strong national publicity, and over 1 billion impressions. To her great delight, Jennifer’s essay entitled “Magic in Everyday Moments” was selected, and she became the Grand Prize Winner! 

ISABELLA ROSSELLINI HAD A FARM, E-I-E-I-0

She had the pleasure of meeting EV Starkey, children’s author and founder of the Bellport Children’s Festival. A short time later, Jennifer helped plan, set up, and volunteer at the annual festival of children’s literature on Isabella Rossellini’s (yes, that Isabella Rossellini!) Mama Farm. It was nothing short of incredible.