Jennifer Enaboakpe's profound passion for education and student success propelled her into a career in the field. Rooted in her belief that education should evolve with the changing world, especially in promoting democratic citizenship, she sought academic leadership. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, in 2012, Jennifer initially worked in secondary education before pursuing a master's program in higher education at Merrimack College.

 

Currently, as an ABA counselor at Melmark New England, Jennifer utilizes behavior analysis techniques to assess, design interventions, and provide therapeutic support for individuals navigating behavioral challenges. Beyond her counseling role, she co-founded the Paideia Education and Development Resource Center—a virtual platform offering educational mentorship and support to over 280 university students in Nigeria and Uganda. Jennifer also collaborates with Dr. Elaine Ward and an outstanding team at the Carnegie Elective Classifications Research Lab to advance the public purposes of Higher Education.