Laboratory Manager
Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
Indio, California, United States
Jennifer A. Henke is the Laboratory Manager at the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. She has a Bachelor's of Science in biology from the University of Alabama and a Master's of Science in entomology from the University of Georgia. Jennifer began at the District in 2011 as the Environmental Biologist. Since 2015 she has managed the laboratory group, which conducts adult mosquito surveillance, tests for arboviruses, examines pesticide product efficacy, and evaluates control products and strategies targeted at mosquitoes and fire ants. Her work includes collaborating with researchers from universities and government agencies to explore novel control strategies for vectors in the desert. Outside of work, Jennifer is likely to be found taking pictures, traveling to new places, or watching live music in southern California.
Jennifer is the chair of the American Mosquito Control Association's Science and Technology Committee. She organized the AMCA Poster Judging Competition from 2018 until 2020. In addition, she is the Vice President of the Entomological Society of America, having served in a number of committees within ESA. She chaired the Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California from 2017 until 2020 and is still an active member.
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