Jennifer Watkins

Research Coordinator

Jen Watkins joined the LEE Initiative in 2023 as the Research Coordinator. Jen is responsible for grant writing, data aggregation and dissemination, and overseeing the M. Frances Research Project. Jen received her BA in History, her MA in Geography, and is currently a PhD Candidate in the Geography department at Indiana University. In addition to her experience in academia as a geographer and digital humanities researcher, Jen also has over 10 years of experience in the restaurant industry.