Jennifer Chiarell

Jennifer (Jenn) Chiarell started as the GSBSE Program Assistant on June 20, 2022, and was reclassified to Administrative Assistant starting January 19, 2024.  In this role Jenn works closely with Greg Cox, GSBSE Director and Michael Mason, GSBSE Associate Director to provide support and help coordinate all activities related to the administration and management of the GSBSE.  

Jenn transitioned to this new role in June 2022 after supporting the Associate Provost to the Division of Lifelong Learning since October 2019.  Prior to this role she was supporting the Dean of Libraries as the Administrative Specialist (Confidential) CL3 for almost three years at Fogler Library.  

Jenn graduated from the University of Maine in 2005 with a BFA in Studio Art and a BA in Women’s Studies.  

This Black Bear likes to advocate for the UM Employee Wellness Program and has participated in the Black Bear Fit Program at the New Balance Recreation Center. In other free time, she enjoys time with her three dogs, Daisy, Rhododendron and Primrose, running, yoga, watercolor painting and gardening.