Jennifer Perez
About Jennifer Perez
Jennifer Perez is a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The George Washington University, where she has also served as a Graduate Research Assistant since 2019. She has a background in psychology, holding a Bachelor of Arts from James Madison University and currently pursuing a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Jennifer Perez currently serves as a Graduate Research Assistant at The George Washington University, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she engages in research activities that contribute to her field of study. Additionally, she has been a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the same institution since 2021, where she supports faculty in delivering course content and assists students in their learning.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Jennifer has gained valuable experience in human resources through various internships. She worked as an HRIS Intern at Intelsat for three months in 2019, where she contributed to human resources information systems. Prior to that, she was a Human Resources Intern at B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group from 2018 to 2019, where she spent seven months supporting HR functions in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Educational Background
Jennifer studied at James Madison University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from 2016 to 2019. She also attended Ithaca College for one year, studying Applied Psychology and achieving a Bachelor of Science. Currently, she is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at The George Washington University, a program she began in 2019.
Teaching and Research Experience
Jennifer has extensive teaching and research experience at James Madison University. She served as a Teaching Assistant from 2017 to 2018 and later as a Lead Teaching Assistant from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Research Assistant for a total of 17 months across two roles, contributing to various research projects in the field of psychology.
Internship Experience in Government and Healthcare
Jennifer has also completed internships in government and healthcare settings. She interned as a Senate Recording Studio Intern at the United States Senate Sergeant at Arms for three months in 2017. Furthermore, she worked as a Patient Services Coordinator at MyEyeDr. from 2013 to 2016, where she gained experience in patient care and service coordination.