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Nice to meet you, I'm Jen (or Jennifer) Dawson.

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I like to take a big trip every year. Last year I went to Sweden. I've also been to Japan, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Rome, Athens, Paris, Berlin, and Prague. My next trip will be England with my mother in 2024.

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I have lived in Los Angeles since 2012. I live with my partner Kait and dog Benny.

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I try to get a short workout in every day; my favorite is a barre, pilates, or other strength workout on the Peloton app.

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My favorite food is ice cream, which I eat nearly every day. My favorite flavor is mint chocolate chip.

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I read a lot for pleasure--usually I average a book a week when I'm not in school. The last book I read was Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson.

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I'm the co-founder of a start up that provides in-home services for the elderly and people with disabilities.

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I enjoy watching British murder mysteries, including Midsomer Murders, Father Brown, and McDonald & Dobbs.

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After college, I moved to New York City where I lived for 6 years. I lived in 4/5 boroughs and New Jersey. My best friend still lives there, so I try to get back at least once a year.

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I'm the Treasurer of the Board of the OUTWORDS Archive, which collects, preserves and shares the stories of LGBTQIA2+ elders.

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Before Pallas Care, I was a nonprofit fundraiser for 17 years. Here in Los Angeles I've worked for the Los Angeles LGBT Center, ONE Archives Foundation, and Project Angel Food.

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I enrolled at PCC to get a certificate in Gerontology.

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I just graduated with a Master's in Social Entrepreneurship from USC.

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I have a Bachelor's Degree in Ancient Greek from Vassar College.

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I grew up outside of Philadelphia, PA. I am an only child. My parents are both retired--my father was an IT professional and my mother a teacher/administrator.