Jennifer Lawlor, PhD

Jennifer Lawlor, PhD has a diverse work experience that spans various roles and industries. Jennifer is currently working at Visible Network Labs as the Director of Data Science & Insights since May 2023, and previously held the position of Network Data Scientist from August 2022 to June 2023. Prior to that, they were an Associate Researcher at the KU Center for Community Health and Development from February 2021 to August 2022.

Jennifer also worked at the University of Michigan as a Research Fellow from July 2019 to February 2021, where they collaborated with academic and community partners to design and implement a Community Research Ecology (CoRE) knowledge base. Jennifer managed data collection processes, analyzed data, and communicated findings to various audiences.

Their experience includes roles at Michigan State University, where they were the Managing Editor of the Society for Community Research & Action Book Series from August 2018 to June 2019. Jennifer also worked as a Research Assistant from August 2013 to June 2019, collecting and analyzing data with community partners in education, food systems, and early childhood. Jennifer provided training and technical assistance to stakeholders in systems change methods, and also served as a Research Methods Instructor and Teaching Assistant.

Jennifer's earlier work includes a role as a Catholic Schools Initiative Intern at San Miguel School Chicago from September 2008 to June 2012, and participation in the Undergraduate Summer Research Program at DePaul University in June 2011. Jennifer was also a College Connect Peer Mentor at DePaul University in June 2010 and interned at the Sunlight African Community Center in June 2009.

Jennifer Lawlor, PhD, holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Ecological-Community Psychology, which they obtained from Michigan State University (MSU) from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, they earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Ecological-Community Psychology from MSU, where they studied from 2012 to 2015. Jennifer Lawlor completed their undergraduate studies at DePaul University, where they graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Community Psychology in 2012.

In addition to their academic degrees, Jennifer Lawlor has also obtained certifications to further enhance their professional skills. Jennifer completed a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Certificate from the University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School in May 2020. Furthermore, they have a certificate in Python for Everybody from Coursera, although the specific time of completion is not provided.