Keystone profile: Dr. Jennifer Clapp

By Gillian Martin, Development Officer, Faculty of Math

The first thought you might have upon walking into Dr. Jennifer Clapp’s office in Environment 2 is “I could really spend some time here.” The walls are lined with hundreds of books, some written by Jennifer herself.

Jennifer is a leading scholar in food security policy and sustainable practices to eradicate worldwide hunger. She is making an important impact by educating students, governments and people about food policy through her teaching, writing, blog, and public lectures.

Jennifer obtained her BA from the University of Michigan, and went on to earn an MA and a PhD from the London School of Economics. “As a student, I received several awards and scholarships, which allowed me the chance to study and conduct field work abroad. That financial assistance was invaluable to me, and it’s one of the main reasons why I support student scholarships now.”

Jennifer is a Keystone Campaign donor who wants Waterloo’s students to have access to opportunities that may lead them to great places and great things. “My students are serious and hard-working, and when they can see the practical applications of what we’re doing in class, they know they’re on the right track.”