Experience & Background
Jennifer is a lifelong educator with experience teaching students from middle school through college. She holds a Master’s degree in English and has spent much of her career working with at-risk youth, using language and creative expression as tools to build connection and understanding.
Her work has focused on bridging gaps between the classroom and the broader community, helping students feel seen, heard, and supported.
Approach to Prevention
Jennifer is especially passionate about mental health and addiction awareness, with a focus on youth and Veterans. Her experience includes serving as a volunteer district representative for suicide prevention in California, where she supported outreach and awareness efforts at the community level.
At UPC, she brings that same commitment to prevention, working to strengthen communication, expand access to resources, and support meaningful community connections.
Community Impact
Jennifer Ryan makes a powerful impact in the community by creating spaces where individuals feel heard, supported, and connected. Through her work with the Ulster Prevention Council, she focuses on strengthening awareness around mental health and addiction, while helping bridge the gap between available resources and the people who need them most.
Outside of her professional work, Jennifer is an avid traveler, music lover, and vintage collector—interests that reflect her curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for different perspectives and experiences.
