Jennifer Jacob

Jen is the co-author of "The Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome: Advice, Information, Inspiration, and Support for Raising Your Child from Diagnosis through Adulthood" and the author and a contributor for "Unexpected, Stories of a Down syndrome diagnosis" (www.missiont21.com). A former educator and professional development leader, she lives in the midwest with her husband and four children; her youngest son, Owen, has Down syndrome. Jen is also the co-founder and Executive Director for the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org). As a part of her role, she oversees support for thousands of new and expectant parents.