WIPA Coordinator
Jenny earned a Bachelor of Arts in American and World History Education from Wartburg College and a Master of Arts in Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs from the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). Jenny previously worked in a number of roles at colleges and universities, including accessibility/disability services, admissions, orientation, financial aid, and academic advising. As the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Coordinator at UNI, Jenny oversaw the day-to-day management of the department while supporting the access needs of disabled students connected with SAS. Throughout her time in that position, Jenny advocated for greater accessibility and inclusion for individuals with disabilities across campus. Highlights of her time with SAS include organizing the 2018 Iowa Regents Disability Summit: Self, Expressions of Individuality, and the Groups to which People Belong, transitioning the department to a social justice-focused philosophy, and implementing an online case management system to better support students, faculty, and staff. As a CWIC, Jenny counsels beneficiaries receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) based on disability on the various work incentives and other supports available to them. Jenny enjoys breaking down complex and often confusing regulations for individuals to ensure they access and take full advantage of their rights. Jenny enjoys staying active through kayaking and cycling, being the go-to foodie for the Cedar Valley, and going on adventures with Remy, her yellow Labrador.
