Jennifer Mahal

Jennifer Mahal has extensive experience in education, publishing, and public relations. Currently serving as a Substitute Teacher at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education since August 2018, Jennifer also operates Daring Ink Press as a Sole Proprietor, publishing children's books under the pseudonym Jenni Kaye. Prior roles include Director of PR/Marketing at the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery, Out and About Writer for Todaysmama.com, and Publicist for UC Santa Cruz's Center for Games and Playable Media. Jennifer's background encompasses various positions in publishing and communications, including Publisher/Editor for Weekend Santa Cruz, Freelance Writer, and Publicist for the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Educational credentials include a BA in Communications from Loyola Marymount University and further studies in playwriting and screenwriting at UCLA.