After graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and a minor in Equine Science from Northeast Missouri State University (now called Truman State University) she moved to Bryan, Texas where she began working for a woman who turned out to be a collector of both dogs and horses. This lesson in the neglect humans could inflict upon horses prompted Jennifer to once again seek a rescue – this time one she could volunteer with. After months of looking, she realized there were no active rescues in Texas so she and other like-minded individuals formed Lone Star Equine Rescue.

Since no one in the fledgling organization had been involved with rescue before, Jennifer searched for books or resources with instructions on setting up a rescue, but she could not find much so she learned as she went. After the organization became successful, many aspiring rescues approached Jennifer for advice on how to start a rescue of their own or how to improve their current operations. At the urging of several friends and colleagues, Jennifer began work on How to Start and Run a Rescue.

At the same time that the rescue sprung to life, Jennifer entered graduate school at Texas A&M University. She obtained a Masters and Ph.D. in Animal Science in the Ethology section. She focused her studies on equine behavior, learning and welfare in hopes of helping even more horses.

While working on the book, Jennifer parted ways with LSER in February 2005. Although she was disappointed to leave LSER, she had a new adventure in front of her: forming Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society. Bluebonnet opened its doors in March 2005 and has quickly become an outstanding rescue organization that serves horses and other equine animals throughout Texas and Arkansas

Jennifer currently resides near Alvin, Texas with her husband, Spencer Williams, one dog, four cats and five horses who she rides huntseat, dressage, western and sidesaddle.