Jen Kaplachinski

Jen Kaplachinski was born and raised in the South Bend, Indiana area. She serves as an administrative assistant for the Institute of Educational Initiatives. Her previous experience in the financial sector has been essential to her current role on campus, helping her to balance her many responsibilities. She is passionate about learning new skills and challenges and volunteering to help others, being involved with the Michiana Area Down Syndrome Advocacy Group. Jennifer also enjoys photography, knitting, music, and playing the guitar, learning about race relations affecting those individuals in the United States.