UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Jennifer Cohen was named the University of Washington Athletic Director earlier this summer on June 1. Prior to her new position, the Tacoma, Washington native managed much of the the athletic department’s funding during her 18-year tenure. Cohen played an integral role in spearheading the “Drive for Husky Stadium” campaign, a $50-plus million fundraising effort for the renovation of Husky Stadium in 2013. Cohen received her undergraduate degree from San Diego State University in 1991 and a master’s degree in physical education with an emphasis in sports administration from Pacific Lutheran University in 1994. Her professional experience includes a variety of roles in intercollegiate athletics administration at Pacific Lutheran, the University of Puget Sound and Texas Tech University. -Mark J. Burns, SportTechie. Read More.