Based in Chicago, Jen is a Latina assistant to Nic Cage turned therapist for felons turned television writer. She’s the daughter of a fierce Colombian immigrant mom and car thief turned psychologist father. Jen, a recent Sesame Workshop and Unlock Her Potential fellow believes in three things above all, truth, kindness and laughter. In the adult space, Jen writes dark comedies about very complicated people forced to make impossible decisions. In the kids world-Jen writes heartfelt comedies that explore intense topics like mental health and addiction with a light touch and humor; her dream is to normalize and even celebrate reaching out for help. In addition to writing for television, Jen is also an actor and lives in a small house by Lake Michigan with her shy husband and their very recalcitrant dog, Doris.