Cornell University Athletics

Joined Cornell Athletics Staff: 2020

Joined Cornell: 2005

At Cornell: Jen joined the Athletics and Physical Education Alumni Affairs and Development team as it merged with the Student & Campus Life AAD team in 2021. Serving as the Division’s Director of Development, Jen works with individuals and families who wish to make an impact on the Cornell student and student-athlete experience through their personal philanthropic plans, and also oversees the efforts to raise support from the broad base of alumni, parents, friends, and fans of Big Red Athletics.

Prior to her current role with Student & Campus Life and Athletics, Jen served as the interim Director of Development at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, ensuring continuity of engagement and support for the museum during a transition in leadership. Jen began her career at Cornell with 13 years in the Cornell Annual Fund, managing central university partnerships with colleges and units and overseeing the Student Phoning Program and Senior Class Campaign. A founding member of the teams who brought Giving Day and crowdfunding to Cornell, Jen recognizes the power of strength in numbers to raise critical support for today’s students and student-athletes who proudly represent Cornell, on and off the field.

Education: Colgate University ‘05

Of Note: Born and raised in Ithaca, Jen is a lifelong Cornell fan. From her early years visiting the hallowed halls of Big Red Athletics, scouting pucks during hockey practices at Lynah, testing out the trampolines in Teagle Hall, and keeping watch over matches in the Grumman Squash Courts, Jen is proud to extend her career in Alumni Affairs and Development to support the student and student-athlete experience.

Personal: Jen resides in Ithaca with her husband and hat trick of sons, Noah, Emmett, and Parker.