Jennifer is originally form Omaha, Nebraska where she played both high school and club volleyball. After graduating from high school, Jennifer played collegiate volleyball at Charleston Southern University where she was selected for the all-conference team twice. Jennifer played volleyball for a professional club in Slovakia for one season after college. She has extensive coaching experience having coached at all levels including high school, club and collegiate. Jennifer has coached club volleyball teams from ages 11 to 17 for over 20 years. Prior to relocating to San Diego, Jennifer owned and operated the Charleston Volleyball Academy which offered camps, clinics and private lessons. She also most recently ran the 11 and under program at the MVP Volleyball Club in Charleston, South Carolina. Jennifer moved to the San Diego area after adopting her daughter, Raleigh.