Jennifer is a copy editor with more than 20 years of experience in journalism and editing. She began her career as a copy editor at The Washington Post. During her time there, she served as copy chief of the features copy desk and deputy copy chief of the universal copy desk. For 11 years, she served as copy and production chief of The Washington Post Magazine, which won a National Magazine Award in 2020 for its special issue on prisons, showcasing articles, illustrations, and photographs by currently and formerly incarcerated people. 

She joined Encyclopaedia Britannica in 2023 as a senior copy editor and became director of the Copy Department the following year. As director, she manages a team of copy editors and works with various departments—including editorial, media, education, and games—to ensure the quality and timely publication of articles, visual media, and quizzes. She also sets and helps maintain editorial standards and style guidelines across all platforms. 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Asian American Journalists Association

ACES: The Society for Editing

EDUCATION

B.A., journalism and political science | University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

IN JENNIFER’S OWN WORDS …

I enjoy knowing a little about a lot of things, which makes Britannica an ideal place to work. One minute I could be copy editing an article about Greek landmarks and the next an interactive graphic on Texas hold’em. No matter the assignment, I approach it with an eagle eye to ensure accuracy and readability.