Inspired by Indiana Jones, Jen aspired to become an archaeologist, demonstrating her eye for discovering unique artifacts like five four-leaf clovers, one five-leaf, and one six-leaf clover in a single day. In college, she opted for education instead of excavation and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health Education from Indiana State University.

Her innate strength lies in Input, evident through her collection of vintage postcards inherited from her great-great-uncle. Jen and her husband have three children spanning across the age chart: one in lower elementary, one in middle school, and one in college. Together with their busy family life, they also care for three cats named Jackie, Gwen, and Millie.