Jennifer Willemsen is a research scientist at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection within the Department’s Contaminated Site Remediation and Redevelopment program.  Jennifer serves as a technical expert on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants. She is involved in research projects related to the fate and transport of contaminants in the natural environment, the development of the State’s soil remediation standards,  and the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites. Jennifer is passionate about working at the intersection of science and policy and is grateful for the opportunity to focus on issues directly related to protecting human health and the environment. Prior to joining NJDEP, Jennifer earned her PhD in civil and environmental engineering from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Haverford College.