About Jennifer Tomlinson

Jennifer Tomlinson is a product of the Pine Hills community in Orlando, Florida but also has roots in New York and Miami, and she is a proud descendant of Jamaican parents.

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When describing what she does, Jennifer would say, “She helps people find pathways to their aspirations through her strengths of communication and teaching.”  She fulfills her purpose as a higher education professional with nearly 15 years of community college experience.  

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Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from the University of South Florida and a Master of Liberal Studies from Rollins College.

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Subsequently, she entered the world of academia as a professor dedicated to helping students gain cultural knowledge and self-awareness by teaching humanities and first-year experience courses.  Her specialties are African-American humanities, ancient and classical studies, and student life skills.  Jennifer finds fulfillment in mentoring and coaching students to higher levels of learning and success.  

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Currently, Jennifer serves as the Dean of Learning Support for Valencia College.  As both a faculty and administrative leader, she has had the opportunity to lead projects and initiatives geared toward increasing educational access and student success in Orange and Osceola counties.  

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She has been featured on a variety of media outlets, including WUCFTV’s Central Florida Storytellers,  the Colorblind: Race Across Generations podcast, and Carry on Friends: The Caribbean American Podcast.  Jennifer also hosts her own podcast dedicated to the unique perspective of health and wellness of Black women entitled Black Woman Be Well.