Team Member Spotlight: Strategic Partnership
By: Crystal Carter
Meet Jennifer Andersen, Program Specialist IV for Strategic Partnerships at Texas A&M Innovation.
Jennifer works alongside Chris Scotti, Director of Strategic Partnerships, to build and strengthen strategic partnerships that advance innovation and commercialization across The Texas A&M University System. Through collaboration with internal and external partners, she helps foster relationships that expand opportunities for researchers, entrepreneurs, industry, and the broader innovation ecosystem.
Before joining Texas A&M Innovation, Jennifer played a key role in launching the AI in Business program at Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School for the 2025–2026 academic year, helping support the development of a program that prepares students to apply artificial intelligence in business settings.
Jennifer earned a Master of Science in International Business from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Biology from Adrian College. Her interdisciplinary background and passion for collaboration make her a valuable contributor to the Texas A&M Innovation team.
Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys traveling, hiking, baking, horseback riding, and gardening—activities that reflect her curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for the outdoors.
