Jennifer Waxman, born and raised in New Orleans, channels her energy into archives, collection management, preservation of analog and digital materials, and emergency preparedness and disaster response. She previously held the position of Head of Collection Management in Tulane University Special Collections. Prior to working at Tulane University, she worked for the National WWII Museum, New York University Libraries, and the Museum of Modern Art. Jennifer is a founding member and currently serves on the steering committee of the New Orleans Preservation Coalition and Alliance for Response.