Jen Lopez was born and raised in Walla Walla. In both her personal and professional life, Jen is committed to working for/with marginalized communities and dismantling systems of inequity within higher education. She owes her commitment to serving others through the values instilled by her mom, who has tirelessly worked to uplift the Latino and immigrant community in the valley. In her free time, Jen likes to spend time trying new restaurants, being outdoors, and enjoying wine with friends.