Jennifer has a Master’s degree in Special Education and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).  She works as a behaviorist in a school district on Long Island.  Jennifer enjoys yoga and spending time with her family.  She is looking forward to serving the heart community in a more meaningful way. 

Jennifer and her husband, David, met while working at a school for with children with autism.  They have since married and had a son, Caleb.  Caleb was born with several heart defects, including Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome, Tricuspid Stenosis, a small aorta, Transposed Great Arteries, an ASD, and VSD.  Caleb had his first open heart surgery at 2 days old; his second at 6 months; and his third at 22 months.  Caleb is now a thriving 2 year old, who, aside from his zipper scar, is indistinguishable from his peers.