Jennifer Cohen (athletic director)
| Jennifer Cohen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1969 or 1970 (age 46–47) |
| Occupation | Athletic Director |
| Spouse(s) | Bill Cohen |
Jennifer Cohen is the Athletic Director at the University of Washington.
College
Cohen graduated from San Diego State University in 1991, then earned a master's degree in physical education from Pacific Lutheran University in 1994.[1]
Career
Cohen became interim Athletic Director on February 1, 2016.[2] On May 25, 2016, Cohen became the seventeenth Athletic Director of the University of Washington.[1] At the time of her appointment, Cohen was one of just three female athletic directors in the Power Five conferences and the only female AD in the Pac-12.[3]
Cohen worked as an athletics administrator at Pacific Lutheran University, the University of Puget Sound, and Texas Tech University, as well as the University of Washington beginning in 1998.[1][2]
Family
Cohen is married to Bill Cohen. They are the parents of two sons, Tyson and Dylan.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Jude, Adam (May 24, 2016). "Jennifer Cohen named UW Huskies’ new athletic director". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
- 1 2 Jude, Adam (January 30, 2016). "Jennifer Cohen, UW's interim athletic director, was inspired by Don James at early age". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
- ↑ Jude, Adam (May 25, 2016). "Jennifer Cohen on promotion as UW's new athletic director: 'This place is woven into every fabric of my being of who I am'". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2016-09-23.