Jennifer recently joined the team at United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Mobile, Inc. as the Director of Marketing and Development, where she gets to take her years of marketing experience and put them to use for a cause that is very near and dear to her heart. UCP is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities, like Jennifer's son Elliot, live their lives without limits.Prior to joining UCP, Jennifer has done a little bit of everything in the marketing and public relations industry--from advertising agency account management, to in-house marketing and adjunct teaching at the college level. She's also owned her own marketing consulting business, jdotcooley, LLC, since 2013. Over her 20-year career, Jennifer has worked on a diverse client list that includes non-profits, healthcare, tourism, real estate, manufacturers, restaurants, financial services, and retail. Along with traditional marketing, media buying, and public relations experience, Jennifer has an extensive background in digital marketing and content development. Jennifer holds a M.A. in Communication from the University of South Alabama and a B.A. in Communication Arts from Spring Hill College.A devoted volunteer, Jennifer sits on the boards for both the American Advertising Federation (AAF): Mobile Bay and the Dance Without Limits Foundation. Jennifer was an honoree in Mobile Bay magazine's Forty Under 40 in 2013, and she is a sustaining member of Junior League of Mobile.