Jennifer is the executive of IBM’s Pathways Program for experienced, diverse technical talent, a worldwide program to develop and implement bold actions to increase the representation of women and under-represented minorities in IBM’s technical executive positions by attracting, recruiting, developing and progressing experienced mid-career technical talent into these leadership roles. Jennifer’s 33 years in IBM as an engineer, manager and executive has spanned engineering, strategy, product and services development, business and process transformation and service delivery. Through her numerous management and executive level roles in male-dominated environments she has always been passionate about helping women advance their careers.
Jennifer is a graduate of Clarkson University where she received a bachelor of science in electrical and computer engineering. She received her master’s degree in manufacturing systems engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Jennifer is an active leader with DiscoverE and is the campus liaison executive for women in technology at Clarkson. She is on Clarkson University’s Honor’s Program Advisory Council. Jennifer was recognized in 2017 as one of Good Housekeeping’s ‘10 Women Changing the Way We See the World’ as a leader in science and technology and will be featured in the December issue of Hudson Valley Magazine honoring women in business in the Hudson Valley region of New York. She has two grown daughters.