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"I’m a lifelong Charlottesville resident and neighbor of Jen’s for 15 years. We first worked together on a project to better prepare the City’s first responders for birth emergencies. Jen brought in a team of local midwives to train our firefighters and EMTs, drawing on her years of experience as a doula. She’s a smart, thoughtful leader who truly understands the challenges our community faces, especially through her work in public health. She leads with both expertise and care."
Emily Pelliccia
"I run a boxing and fitness gym for adults and at-risk youth to gain mental and physical strength, peer support, and positivity. Jen volunteers and teaches yoga for us, and she’s always there when we need her. I can’t wait for the whole city to know the amazing impact she has on our organization and the community’s youth!"
George Rivera
"As a family doctor, I’ve worked alongside Jen for many years to bring health care services to patients without insurance in both the City and the surrounding counties. During COVID, her work with the Health Department helped bring vaccines to barber shops to reach neighbors who were hesitant to trust the system. She met the challenge with compassion and persistence and connected with everyone who came for a shot. Jen is a bright, generous force in this community – and tireless! She listens well, brings people together across many levels, and knows how to get things done. I am excited to see someone running for City Council who puts health first and foremost."
Greg Gelburd
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Javier Raudales
Government Administrator
"I’ve lived in Charlottesville since early childhood. I worked with Jen throughout the pandemic and was impressed by how actively she included the diverse communities of Charlottesville — especially immigrants — in accessing healthcare resources and information. I appreciated her leadership in making testing and vaccination services accessible to Spanish speakers. In the years since, I’ve continued working with Jen to address public health inequities in Central Virginia, including healthcare access in underserved Southern Albemarle. Her expertise and leadership would make her a valuable asset to the Charlottesville community as a member of City Council."
Paige Perriello
"Jen and I first met during COVID on weekly calls between the Health Department and the schools across the district. She kept us informed through every twist and turn and always showed up with creative, practical solutions. Her team hosted drive-through clinics for kids at our schools and pediatric offices, making it easier for everyone to get vaccinated. We still work together offering families free school physicals and vaccines. Jen doesn’t shy away from hard problems — when something needs to get done, she finds a way."
Peter Thompson
"I’ve worked with Jen for several years through both the Health District and Charlottesville Area Alliance to improve walkability and public transit in our community. She is informed, inquisitive, and determined in all our work. As a City Councilor, Jen will engage residents in making effective decisions that guide Charlottesville to be a healthier community for all of us, not just the most fortunate."
Jude Christian
"I have 20 years of community primary care experience. Jen and I served together on a workgroup of regional healthcare providers that focused on housing and transportation barriers to health care access in Charlottesville. Jen believes wholeheartedly that when we lift up and care for those in need, we raise up everyone, and she would be an incredible asset to the City Council. She’s well-versed and immersed in the structure of the City's support systems and has a long history of prioritizing her community."