Jennifer Cohen (athletic director)

Jennifer Cohen is the athletic director at the University of Washington.

Jennifer Cohen
Born1969 (age 50–51)
OccupationAthletic Director
Spouse(s)Bill Cohen

College

A native of Tacoma, Washington, Cohen graduated from San Diego State University in 1991, then earned a master's degree in physical education with an emphasis in sports administration, 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]

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References
  1. Jude, Adam (May 24, 2016). "Jennifer Cohen named UW Huskies' new athletic director". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
  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.
  3. 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.
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