Jennifer “Jenny” Kern brings a unique blend of education, client service, wellness expertise, and relationship-building to her role as Client Relationship Coordinator at Thrive Financial Services. A graduate of The Pennsylvania State University (University Park), Jenny earned Bachelor of Science degrees in both Psychology and Early Childhood Education, with a concentration in Educational Psychology—the study of learning and motivation.
Before joining Thrive, Jenny built a diverse professional background spanning sales, marketing, data management, and customer service. She is also an entrepreneur who manages a successful YouTube channel and provides one-on-one wellness coaching focused on whole-body and mental well-being. Her extensive certifications include Holistic Nutrition Coach, Stretch Practitioner, Personal Trainer, Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), and American Heart Association CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support.
At Thrive, Jenny is passionate about helping clients feel heard, supported, and confident throughout their journey. She values collaboration, active listening, and empathy, and takes pride in creating meaningful connections with both clients and teammates.
Outside of work, Jenny enjoys traveling, singing, practicing yoga, and spending time in nature on long walks. Some of her favorite destinations include Vieques, Puerto Rico; Italy; Spain; Switzerland; Nashville, Tennessee; Glacier National Park in Montana; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She also follows a whole-foods, modified ketogenic/paleo lifestyle that has helped her successfully manage her health and maintain balance in her daily life.
Jenny is a proud pet parent to four furry companions: Lily and Kiwi, twin Lab/Pit Bull/Shar Pei mixes, and two cats, Tobi and Teddy.
A passionate foodie and country music enthusiast, Jenny loves exploring different cultures through cuisine and can often be found seeking out her favorite flavors, including Thai, Puerto Rican, Portuguese, Spanish, and Mexican dishes.