Based in Washington, Jen manages Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.
Prior to taking on her current role, Jen was Aviation Week's Congressional Editor. Jen came to Aviation Week in March 2011 from Politico, where she covered the intersection of defense and politics. She also worked as a reporter and editor for Defense Daily, Inside the Army, The Other Paper and The Columbus Dispatch.
Jen received a Master’s degree in journalism as a Kiplinger Fellow at the Ohio State University. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in history and journalism from the University of Michigan.
The conflict over management of the US air traffic control (ATC) system is back in full swing. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pennsylvania) is trying to consolidate support for his plan to put an independent not-for-profit corporation in charge of ATC, paid for by user fees.
