Jen Brown is the Operations Manager at Crescendo Education Group with an expertise in supporting high level teams and getting things done efficiently yet thoughtfully. Prior to working at Crescendo Education Group, Jen worked in business administration and operations at various non-profits, charter schools, and international schools for over 10 years. Jen is also a former TESOL/TEFL teacher in South Korea, China, and Kenya, and she also taught Pre-K for 3 years in Minneapolis, MN. Her diverse teaching experiences opened her eyes to advocating for educational equity, culturally-responsive teaching practices, and social-emotional learning in the classroom. Jen approaches her work at Crescendo Education Group with an open mind and global perspective.

Jen recently earned her MBA and M.A in Strategic Leadership in 2020 from Bethel University, and also holds a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Spanish and Italian from the University of Minnesota, Morris. Jen loves to travel; she has explored over 48 states in the U.S. and 32 countries to date. Jen is a MN native but currently lives in Denver, CO. When she is not spending time on improving processes or working on logistics, Jen can be found hiking, camping, paddle-boarding, and exploring the outdoors with her four-legged pal.