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Faculty Director for Academic Leadership and Restorative Practices • Professor and Chair of the Department of Geography
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT

As a Faculty Director in the Office of Faculty Affairs, Jennifer provides leadership development for academic leaders and assists with faculty relations, helping faculty members to develop and maintain working relationships that are positive and productive through coaching, training, and conflict resolution with a focus on restorative practices.听听

Jennifer is Professor and Chair of the Department of Geography. She is a feminist political geographer concentrating on conflict, security, and aid/development in Afghanistan. In Colorado, she co-directs the CU-Boulder Affordable Housing Research Initiative (CU-BAHRI), which focuses on community-driven and engaged research with organizations and individuals providing, working toward, or interested in affordable housing. Outside work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, swimming, gardening, and traveling. She recently expanded her vegetable garden and looks forward to sharing the harvest with friends and family in the fall.听