Jennifer Winkenwerder

Jennifer Winkenwerder, PhD, currently serves as a Business Continuity Manager at Control Risks, focusing on the development and execution of the Operations Center Business Continuity program. With a rich background, Winkenwerder has previously held key positions including Executive Officer for the Wisconsin National Guard, where responsibilities included protocol functions and coordination of significant events. Other relevant experience includes managerial roles at Optum and UnitedHealth Group, where Winkenwerder developed and monitored business continuity plans and provided actionable intelligence for risk management. Military experience includes serving as a Nuclear Medical Science Officer in the Minnesota National Guard, managing a mobile analytical laboratory, and a Special Agent for the FBI, focusing on the prevention of illegal acts against the U.S. Educational credentials include a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Iowa and a Bio-Environmental Engineering degree from Wright-Patterson AFB.