Jen grew up on a farm outside of Osseo, WI (not to be confused with Osseo, MN). She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and then went on to complete her Master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in 2011. She has spent 22 years working in health care at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, WI. Jen has always had a special interest in caring for the pediatric population. As an RN she worked on a Neuro/Pediatric/Trauma unit, a newborn nursery/postpartum unit and in a level 2 special care nursery. For the past 10 years, Jen has worked in the outpatient pediatric clinic and cared for thousands of infants through young adults. She is board certified to see all ages and has a special interest in infants, wellness and well child checks, asthma, mental health, contraception and concussions.

Jen comes to Wayzata Children’s Clinic in 2024 after recently getting married. Her husband grew up in Minnetonka and they both have family in the area. Although they both love to travel and explore new places in the world, they are Midwesterners to the core and could not imagine living in a place without seasons. They love to run, hike, bike, swim, ski, compete in races and do basically anything outdoors in their free time. They have a spoiled cat, Miss Millie, and are hoping to start a family of their own soon. Jen is very excited to be joining the Wayzata team where she can build relationships, watch children and families grow and establish new roots in the area.

Jen sees patients in Spring Park.