Jennifer Joy Wilson

Jennifer Joy Wilson is an accomplished academic and entrepreneur with extensive experience in research administration and creative practices. Currently serving as the Associate Dean for Research and Creative Practice at Carnegie Mellon University since April 2016, Jennifer has held various leadership roles within the College of Fine Arts, including Assistant Dean for Research Development and Sponsored Projects and Senior Manager of Sponsored Projects. Additionally, Jennifer operates as an entrepreneur and Reiki Master through Jenn Joy Reiki, which has been active since 2008. Previous professional roles include Organizational Development Manager at Thomson Safaris and various administrative positions at Boston University, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the Wilkinsburg Arts Initiative. Jennifer holds a degree from the University of Cincinnati and certifications in Reiki from the John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing and Lotus Inspired, LLC.