Jennifer Winkler was born and raised in New Orleans and graduated from Louisiana State University and Georgia State University with bachelor's degrees in political science and sociology. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a master's in public policy and management.

Because of her interest in public transportation, she has become an experienced advocate, representing clients in transportation, infrastructure, insurance, and healthcare throughout her decade-long career. Jennifer would have been a chef as an alternative career because of the culture she grew up in.

Jennifer serves on the board of Advance Atlanta, the executive council for The Women Project of Atlanta, and was named one of Engineering Georgia Magazine's 50 "In the Know" women. She believes that in her field of work, one should never burn bridges until one is independently wealthy.

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Check out Jennifer Winkler as he shares her journey in this new episode of State Lobbying Heroes.