Jennifer O'Malley

Jennifer O'Malley serves as the Director of Programs & Partnerships at Illinois State University, leading efforts to develop and manage partnerships with Chicago Public Schools and community organizations. In this role since July 2016, Jennifer focuses on creating an immersive co-curricular model for pre-service teachers that emphasizes social justice and the cultivation of effective educators for urban schools. With a background that includes positions such as Senior Program Manager and Program Manager at Illinois State University and various supervisory roles at Northeastern Illinois University and DePaul University, Jennifer brings extensive experience in educational program management and teacher preparation. Academically, Jennifer holds two Master of Arts degrees from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan.