Meet the Jenerations Team

Jen is a former gerontology instructor at Johns Hopkins University's Certificate on Aging program and is an Advisory Board Member/Consulting Faculty Member at Salisbury University's School of Health & Human Services. She also serves on the board of Lifespan's Beacon Institute, an Argentum affiliate.

Jen has been featured on HLN, ABC, CBS, Sirius XM and in Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Redbook, Fast Company and countless other media outlets.

One of fewer than 800 Certified Speaking Professionals worldwide, Jennifer is the author of Cruising Through Caregiving: Reducing The Stress of Caring For Your Loved One (www.cruisingthroughcaregiving.com).

Jennifer also serves as a Care Advisory Board Member for HFC (www.wearehfc.org), the non-profit founded by Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller-Rogen.

FUN FACT: Having grown up in Philly, she will challenge anyone to a parallel parking contest.

*Please note this is not Jennifer’s intro. She will provide a customized intro for your event.

She is an Alzheimer's Association support group leader for the LGBTQ community and works in care management with Ferretto Young Eldercare Consulting. Her experience includes both working directly with patients and as a manager in mental health and long term care for over 20 years.

When not working, Stephanie enjoys spending time by the water and trying all kinds of new foods!

Joanna loves spending as much time as possible with her husband and two sons. She loves sushi and running.

FUN FACT: she was once a Baltimore Ravens cheerleader!

She is also currently a gerontology instructor at the Johns Hopkins University Certificate on Aging Program. Recently moved to the beach, Ann reports she is “studying” the role of shoes versus flip-flops on brain function. She claims full size shoes hurt her brain!

Lesa's combined passion for teaching about trauma and her sense of humor offer attendees a unique opportunity to learn as well connect with one another.

Lesa’s guilty pleasure is eating popcorn with chocolate chips. She also loves romantic movies, tea and working out.

She is also working as a Customer Success Coach/Consultant and has over 25 years’ experience in marketing, customer relationship management and creating customer success programs.

When not working, Courtney enjoys time on the Chesapeake Bay with her 2 dogs and husband, reading and is also training for her third triathlon.

Betsy resides in Maryland with her husband, two children, and puppy. When not working, Betsy enjoys spending time with her family and going to Ocean City, Maryland.

While lots of our customers assume this is his full-time gig, his "real" job has been working in the securities industry for over 25 years. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he loves ND Football, the Red Sox and captaining his awesome boat, The Irish Whisper.

FUN FACT: He is also our founder's favorite person.

She is in the USAF and has an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and an Associates Degree in Business Administration.

She also has co-taught 2 seminars at an international (AFCC) conference, a mediator training course for family law mediation, and a 40-hour parenting coordination training.

Teddy believes that service doesn’t end when you take off the uniform—his passion for helping others led him to pursue a career in social work, where he can continue serving individuals, families, and communities in meaningful ways.

Teddy brings strong leadership, lived experience, and deep empathy to his role. He is especially interested in working with older and disabled veterans, families, and underserved populations. As an intern at Jenerations, he is eager to develop his skills in trauma-informed and strengths-based care while contributing to a supportive, client-centered environment.

A natural advocate and collaborator, Teddy is committed to helping organizations improve support systems for those who need it most. He values dignity, accessibility, and compassion in all areas of care.

Outside of school, Teddy enjoys BBQs, potlucks, and all things sports. A lifelong fan, his favorite college team is Florida State, and he proudly supports the San Francisco 49ers—with the Tennessee Titans as a close second, since he’s originally from Tennessee.

With several years of experience as a daycare owner, she has provided a safe, nurturing environment for young children to grow and thrive. Now, Shaquitta is excited to transition into the field of social work and is committed to pursuing her path toward becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

She brings a great passion for supporting families and looks forward to applying her skills in this role.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from the Perdue School of Business and an Associate’s degree in Business and Accounting. For the 2025–2026 academic year, she will serve as the Social Events and Outreach Coordinator for the Graduate Student Council (GSC).

Tawanda is also the founder of TSR Private Creations, a boutique event planning business specializing in intimate, personalized experiences. Known for her creativity, attention to detail, and heart-centered approach, she brings warmth and intention to every event she plans.

A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Tawanda exemplifies a lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and sisterhood—values that guide her work, her studies, and her service to the community.

Her wife and dog, Deuce, are her biggest sources of inspiration and motivation in both her personal and professional life. Outside of studies and work, she runs, reads, cooks, and bakes to keep herself balanced and inspired.

She is passionate about advocacy, early intervention, and promoting well-being across all stages of life. Ciana is dedicated to creating safe, supportive environments where individuals and families can thrive.

Her educational background, career goals, and commitment to ongoing learning reflect a lifelong mission to make a meaningful impact in the field of social work.