Jackie is from Mount Union, PA just a town away from Juniata. Growing up, she spent most of her free time in the local dance studio, reading, and spending time with friends and family. Jackie graduated from Juniata College with a B.S. in Psychology and a secondary emphasis in Spanish and then moved to South Carolina where she obtained her M.Ed in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Clemson University. After Clemson, she moved back to PA to be closer to family and her partner and work at Juniata College. Jackie's favorite part of her role is guiding new students in their transition to college, developing student leaders, and contributing to campus vibrancy and the overall student experience at Juniata.