Based in Washington, Jen manages Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.
Prior to taking on her current role, Jen was Aviation Week's Congressional Editor. Jen came to Aviation Week in March 2011 from Politico, where she covered the intersection of defense and politics. She also worked as a reporter and editor for Defense Daily, Inside the Army, The Other Paper and The Columbus Dispatch.
Jen received a Master’s degree in journalism as a Kiplinger Fellow at the Ohio State University. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in history and journalism from the University of Michigan.
WORK RELEASED: The Senate Armed Services Committee is expected to advance the nomination of Robert Work to replace Ashton Carter as the next deputy defense secretary. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) had placed a hold on his nomination regarding questions he had about delays to Littoral Combat Ship mission packages and integration challenges. While McCain remains disappointed in the answers he received from Work, the hold on his nomination has been lifted, according to a congressional aide.
