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Faces of JAX

Connecting through our stories.

We all have a story. Our life experiences, opportunities and relationships shape who we are — our personalities, our talents and interests, our career paths, our hopes for the future. They form the basis for what excites and motivates us, what ‘makes us tick.’ They inspire and connect us, while illustrating how each of us is making a difference in our own way. Click on the 'Faces of JAX' profiles in the gallery below to learn more about a few of our dedicated team members.

Derek Ash, JMCRS Animal Care

Derek Ash - Animal Care

JMCRS, Animal Care

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Somshuvra Bhattacharya, Technical Information Services

Somshuvra Bhattacharya - The Jackson Laboratory

Technical Information Services

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Lucas Church, JAX® Mice, Clinical & Research Services, Operations

Lucas Church - The Jackson Laboratory

JAX® Mice, Clinical & Research Services, Operations

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Rich Gouette, Information Technology

Rich Gouette - The Jackson Laboratory

Information Technology

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Mai Hendrix, Human Resources

Mai Hendrix - The Jackson Laboratory

When I have time, I like to hide in my craft room making cards while listening to my favorite music. I donate those cards to schools, organizations, clinics and some friends.

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Darcy Jansen, JAX® Mice, Clinical & Research Services

Darcy Jensen - The Jackson Laboratory

JAX® Mice, Clinical & Research Services

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Niki Lesniak, JAX® Mice, Clinical & Research Services, Marketing

Niki Lesniak - The Jackson Laboratory

JAX® Mice, Clinical & Research Services, Marketing

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Jessica Matwiczak, JAX® Mice, Clinical & Research Services, Operations

Jessica Matwiczak - The Jackson Laboratory

JAX® Mice and Services, Clinical & Research Services

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Cara McDonough, Strategic Communications

Cara McDonough at The Jackson Laboratory

Communications and Marketing

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Adam McLean, JAX Genomic Education

Adam McLean at The Jackson Laboratory

JAX Genomic Education

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Kao Saeteurn, Security

Kao Saeteurn - The Jackson Laboratory

I'm a senior security officer in the Sacramento facilities, and I help lead the security and front desk team. My coworkers have been so supportive of me. People reached out to me, even top management, and sent me messages to get better.

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Stephanie Watson-Todd, JAX® Mice, Clinical & Research Services, Project Management

Stephanie Watson-Todd - The Jackson Laboratory

JAX® Mice, Clinical & Research Services, Project Management

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Hannah Wilpan, Genetic Resource Science

Faces of JAX: Hannah Wilpan

Genetic Resource Scientist Hannah Wilpan

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