Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Integrated Programs
Associate Professor, Marketing and Policy Studies

M.B.A., Case Western Reserve University, 1987
B.A., Northwestern University, 1973

In addition to teaching at the Weatherhead School of Management Jennifer leads her own consulting practice. Prior to starting her own practice, she was a management consultant with the global consulting firm, Accenture, for over sixteen years. She was an Associate Partner for her last five years at Accenture. Jennifer’s expertise includes developing and implementing strategies in transformational change, process and organizational design, and organizational communications. She has led project teams working with clients in a number of industries, including healthcare, telecommunications, utilities, natural resources and manufacturing. Her clients have ranged in size from established Fortune 500 organizations to new corporate ventures. She has also consulted to non-profit organizations. In addition to her client engagements, Jennifer has developed frameworks and tools for the successful planning and implementation of consulting projects. She has also been a faculty member in several professional education programs for business executives.


Prior to entering her career in consulting, Jennifer received an MBA with an emphasis in Management Information Systems from the Weatherhead School of Management. She remained active on campus since receiving her MBA, and was a guest lecturer at Weatherhead for eight years before joining the faculty. Jennifer received a BA in Sociology from Northwestern University.

Interests

Teaching

Bringing management theory to life through real-world examples is Jennifer's focus in the classroom. She blends her business knowledge and examples with student observations and experiences to heighten awareness of challenges and opportunities students will be facing in the business world. Her emphasis is on building knowledge and skills to prepare students to be highly successful in their careers.

Academic and Professional Activities

• Committee Member, University International Studies Committee, 2012 - Present
• Committee Member, University Retention Task Force, 2012 - Present
• Committee Chair, Undergraduate and Integrated Studies Committee, 2011 - Present
• Committee Member, Faculty Council - Dean's Succession Process , 2011
• Faculty Advisor, Case Undergraduate Consulting Club, 2011 - Present
• Committee Member, University Accreditation Task Force , 2011 - Present
• Committee Member, Academic Affairs Council, 2011 - Present
• Committee Member, Dean's Advisory Group on Recruiting , 2011 - Present
• Committee Member, Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate Education, Curriculum Subcommittee on , 2011 - Present
• Committee Member, University Programs Committee, 2011 - Present
• Committee Member, Weatherhead Faculty Council, 2010 - Present
• Committee Member, Undergraduate & Integrated Studies Committee, 2010 - 2011
• Committee Member, Undergraduate New Course Development Task Force, 2010 - 2011
• Committee Chair, Weatherhead Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee, 2010
• Committee Member, Faculty Senate Committee for Undergraduate Education, 2010 - 2011
• Planner and Facilitator - Board Focus Group, Business Volunteers Unlilmited, Cleveland, OH, 2010 - 2011
• Workshop Organizer, Business Volunteers Unlimited, Cleveland, Ohio, 2009

Awards

• Nominated for the 2010 J. Bruce Jackson, M.D., Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring, (2010).
• Nominated for Weatherhead Undergraduate Teaching Award 2010, (2010).
• Delta Tau Delta Faculty Recognition, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. (2009).
• Nominated for Weatherhead Undergraduate Teaching Award 2009, (2009).
• Finalist, Weatherhead Undergraduate Teaching Award 2008, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. (2008).
• Alpha Chi Omega Faculty Recognition, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. (2007).
• Delta Tau Delta Faculty Recognition, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. (2007).
• Nominated for Weatherhead Undergraduate Teaching Award 2007, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. (2007).