2024 Washington Writers Conference
In May 2024, Jen participated in a panel discussion with Richard Peabody, the founder of Gargoyle Magazine and Paycock Press; Hannah Grieco of Alan Squire Publishing; and Michael Landweber, a former editor at the Potomac Review, at the 2024 Washington Writers Conference. They had a frank dialogue about the ins and outs of publishing.
ABC Channel 7 Feature
October 2022: JackLeg hosted the "Let's Talk About Publishing" event with American University and the Washington Writers Publishing House. JackLeg writers from around the country joined Jennifer at American University for a discussion about publishing and the writer's life.
about jen
Jennifer Harris is the founder and executive director of JackLeg Press and the author of the novel Pink (Harrington Park Press, 2007; Bold Stroke Books, 2008). Her latest work, a creative essay titled "One Hundred and Forty-One Miles," is slated for publication and will be announced in November. She recently published another essay, "Why I Am Not a Buddhist Monk," in Gargoyle Magazine. Other select publications include New York Quarterly, Art Times, HLLQ, Fish Stories Collective, and the anthology Powerlines (Tía Chucha Press).
Jennifer serves as the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at the National Park Foundation. With more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she has played a pivotal role in raising over $1 billion in charitable contributions. Her career reflects a deep commitment to community, creativity, and impact.
Jennifer holds a Ph.D. in Community Psychology from NLU, an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona.
