Jen
Jen has lived in Iowa her entire life, growing up in the Des Moines area before moving to Cedar Falls for college. She attended the University of Northern Iowa for her undergrad where she majored in biochemistry and biology. After graduation, she moved to Iowa City to pursue a PhD in molecular medicine at the University of Iowa. Outside of passion for for science and cancer research, Jen has a strong admiration for dance and fitness. She has spent her entire life dancing, including 4 years as a member and 3 years as a coach for the University of Northern Iowa Dance Team. She also consults and choreographs for high school show choirs and dance teams around the state. She absolutely loves teaching and strives to create an encouraging and inclusive space! "You are capable of anything" & "Always choose kindness" are Jen's driving mantras!