On June 3, 2023, Assistant Director Dr. Jennifer Michael, Ed.D., R.T.(R), celebrated her fourth anniversary working at the JRCERT. Recently, Jennifer completed the Employee Spotlight to reflect on her time a the JRCERT and let us know some fun fact about her. Read her responses below!
Q: What is your favorite part about working at the JRCERT?
A: I like solving problems, big or small, that pop up from time to time. I also have enjoyed building relationships with the Site Visitors and Program Directors over the years.
Q: What projects have you worked on at the JRCERT that you are most proud of?
A: I have enjoyed working to streamline our internal processes and make everyone’s work within the organization a little bit easier.
Q: What hobbies do you have/how do you spend your free time?
A: I love any activities that I can do that get me out in nature; walks, hiking, and water sports especially.
Q: Where is your favorite destination that you’ve visited and why?
A: My favorite destination I have visited is Mexico, but I have never seen Niagara Falls or the Rocky Mountains, I hope to visit these places soon.
Q: What is your favorite musical artist/style of music?
A: I truly love all types of music, but my favorite is probably 90’s alternative.
Q: If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
A: I would love to learn to sew.
Q: What is your favorite sports team and what is your favorite memory of this team?
A: I love the Los Angeles Angels, and I remember when Jim Abbott was a pitcher for them, and I got to go see him pitch when I was a kid (California Angels at the time).
Q: What is your favorite meal for dinner?
A: Nachos is my favorite meal for any meal!
Q: What job did you want to have when you were a child?
A: I wanted to be a backup dancer for a famous pop artist.
Q: What is the craziest fashion trend you ever rocked?
A: When capri pants became popular, I swore I would never wear them, I ate my words about a year later.
Q: If you were famous, what would you be famous for?
A: Probably for accidentally sticking my foot in my mouth!
Q: If you were an Olympic athlete, what sport would you compete in?
A: Volleyball.