Jennifer K Royer-Barnett

Jennifer Royer-Barnett, MPA, joined the Yang-Tan Institute as a Project Coordinator in 2021, supporting the New York State Education Department Office of Special Education's Educational Partnership Technical Assistance Partnership for Transition (TAP for Transition) and Technical Assistance Partnership for Data (TAP for Data). Jennifer completed the Cornell University Research Administration Certification Program and the CITI IRB Training Certification.  

Jennifer has multiple years of experience in project management and coordination, most recently with Concept Systems, Inc. in Ithaca, NY as the Group Concept Mapping Practice Manager and Project Manager. Prior to that, she worked at the Broome County Legislature as a deputy clerk. During her 4 years there she completed a Paralegal certificate and became a Notary Public. Jennifer assisted Broome County Legislators and other county department 
personnel, and she assisted with updates to the county’s FOIL and gift disclosure programs while completing a Master of Public Administration degree at Binghamton University. 

Jennifer serves as the Co-Lead of The Cornell Disability Colleague Network Group which provides knowledge, resources, and support to staff who have short-term or long-term disabilities, and their allies.