Jen Bruggeman is an experienced professional with a strong background in agricultural research and technology. Currently serving as a Research Technician at the University of Guelph since September 2022, Jen also worked as an Agricultural Technician at Glenn Seeds and as an Agronomy Technician at Tomecek Agronomy. Prior to these roles, Jen accumulated extensive experience as a Research Technician at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus and OMAFRA Ridgetown, contributing to research in crop entomology. Earlier in the career, Jen held positions at Ford Motor Company as an Assembly Line Worker and at ITT Industries Limited as a Shipping Receiving Specialist. Educational qualifications include an Associates Diploma in Environmental Management and Agriculture from the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, and a degree in Horticulture from the University of Guelph-Humber.