Jennifer joined the Orchards team in March of 2026.  Jennifer has over 27 years of child welfare experience and came to Orchards after 23 years of service to MDHHS.  Jennifer started her career as a foster care worker and moved into several leadership roles throughout her career.  Most recently she spent 13 years as the regional director overseeing approximately 50 percent of the child welfare system for the state of Michigan.  Today, she serves as the Chief Operating Officer and continues to focus on building strong teams that support and strengthen families throughout our work.

Jennifer is passionate about family well-being, supporting staff, and fulfilling the mission of Orchards Children’s Services.

She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Eastern Michigan University.