Jen Cole is a member of the Hermosa Beach City School District Board with a background in education spanning more than two decades. Her experience includes roles as a teacher, principal, adjunct professor, Teach For America corps member, and leadership coach working across public schools, charter schools, and higher education institutions in the Los Angeles area. A longtime Hermosa Beach resident, she has been involved in local education as both a parent and policymaker. Her work on the board has included engagement with school facilities planning, staff development, and district programs related to student support and inclusion, reflecting a focus on governance and oversight of local public education.