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Jennifer Scanlon
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Assistant Director, MFA in Writing
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503-352-1533
Campus Office Location
Portland Office
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Jennifer joined the Pacific MFA staff in 2015 after moving to Portland from New York, from where she hails. She has worked with writers and writing for most of her career. Before moving to Portland, she pursued her love of literature by working as a story editor and development executive for film studios, independent production companies, and film directors. In addition to books and cinema, she loves live music, theatre, dance, and all performing arts. She completed her B.A. in Comparative Literature from the American University in Paris after attending the University of California, Santa Cruz. She is thrilled to be part of the Pacific MFA in Writing community that supports and cultivates writers who make a difference in this world.
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