Jenifer founded McDonald AMC in 2004.  She began her career in the State Capitol in 1981 when she was hired by Assemblywoman Marian W. La Follette (Northridge) to serve in her Capitol office. During the 10 years that Assemblywoman La Follette served in the Legislature, Jenifer took responsibility for the overall operation of both the Capitol and District offices as Chief of Staff. Jenifer trained the staff in the procedures and operations of the State Capitol and state legislator’s office, followed legislative issues of interest to constituents and drafted proposals for the office legislative package. As a liaison for the Assemblywoman with the public, Jenifer planned and coordinated Sacramento and district events, such as town hall meetings and small business conferences and was the spokesperson for the Assemblywoman with the public and the press.

When Jenifer served as Executive Director of the California Association of Collectors, she was responsible for the complete reorganization of this association that represented 400 bill collection agencies. In addition to her day-to-day management duties, she planned and coordinated all aspects of the Annual Meeting & Trade Show and Midwinter Legislative Conference and served as managing editor of a monthly 40-page trade magazine that included paid advertisers and articles on industry and business-specific topics.

During her more than 12 years as Assistant Vice President and Corporate Secretary for the Association of California Insurance Companies (ACIC), Jenifer was responsible for office administration, management of all legislative support services, budgeting, investment planning, membership growth and retention, meeting planning (including the ACIC General Counsel Seminar and Annual Meeting) and management of the ACIC Political Action Committee.

Jenifer is a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE). She previously served on the board of the Family Service Agency, as treasurer of Eastern Little League, was actively involved for 13 years in the Active 20-30 Club of Sacramento and was as a member of the UC Davis Medical Center Leadership Council.