Through her love of dance she also fell in love with the Theatre! She has won several Shellie Awards and Bay Area Theatre Critic Circle Awards for her Direction, Choreography and Actress in a Musical. Jennifer has been recognized by the Arts Endowment Foundation for her service in the arts. In 2017 was honored by Diablo Magazine as a recipient of the 40 under 40 people of the year to watch. She was recognized by Diablo Magazine 2019 as a featured Dedicated Dynamic Woman.
Jennifer is a director, choreographer and casting director. She works with Center REP and Contra Costa Musical Theatre who perform at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Jennifer is the Casting Director for Center REPertory Company the Resident Professional Theatre Company of the Lesher Center for the Arts
Jennifer is a proud member of Fantasy Forum Actor’s Ensemble and is thrilled to be going into her 24th year of teaching for one of the top Acting Training programs in the country, Center REP’s Young REP Acting Training Program, where she serves as co-director of the Musical Theatre Program.
Jennifer produces Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble which is celebrating it’s 50th Season! She serves on the board for Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble as well as the on the board for the Walnut Creek Downtown Business Association.
Jennifer is happily married to her wonderful husband Vince and is a proud Mom to her beautiful daughters Grace and Sadie. Jennifer was lucky enough to be born into a wonderful family who shares in the passion of Dance, Music and Theatre Arts! Live. Joy. Create. Hope!