Jen is the Project Manager of the GEF-funded Coral Reef Rescue: Resilient Coral Reefs, Resilient Communities Project, executed by UQ International Development.  Jen has a background in proactive project management, coordination, and the delivery of scientific and administrative support for large-scale research projects in pre- and post-award stages.  For over 10 years, Jen worked at Duke University managing 2 high profile research labs and was the administrative link between chief investigators, research scientists, university administrators, funding agencies, subcontractors, and graduate students.  Prior to that, Jen managed and supported large community-based sea turtle conservation programs in Florida and Barbados. Jen holds a BSc in Biology from the University of Puget Sound, Washington and an MPhil from the University of the West Indies, Barbados.