Jennifer Books, MSL, is a Lead Research Specialist for the Evaluation Team at MIMH. Jennifer has a myriad of professional experience in working with a variety of non-profit agencies (e.g., YMCA, American Red Cross, CASA), interacting and communicating with community members, as well as supervising personnel and managing data and budgets. Jennifer’s expertise in project management, data collection and management, public/community outreach and relations, and supervision is an ideal fit for the MIMH Evaluation Team. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Textile and Apparel Management (TAM), with an emphasis in Merchandising and Marketing, from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Master’s in Strategic Leadership from Stephens College. Jennifer and her husband Jason reside on the family farm, with daughter Lydia and son Waylon.