Dr. Jen is a Skin Scientist, wife and mommy of 3.  She is a certified Face Yoga Instructor and certified Mindfulness/Meditation Coach.  Dr. Jen has a B.S. in Chemistry from NC A&T State University and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, with a concentration in Cosmetic Science, from the University of Cincinnati.  She is the 2nd African American, in the US, to earn a Ph.D. in Cosmetic Science. 

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Dr. Jen has in-depth Clinical Research experience with Sensitive Skin and Dermatitis and a breath of Product Innovation experience including product design, consumer insights and formulation science. She has published several peer-reviewed journal articles, appeared on Good Morning Washington and contributed to numerous media outlets including CNN, Cosmopolitan, NYLON, Well + Good, Authority and Good Housekeeping.  Dr. Jen has held various R&D positions at Fortune 100 companies and developed products for household brands including Covergirl, Iams, Gillette and Coca-Cola.