Jacob, Jen

Jen Jacob is the cofounder and vice president of the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network. As a part of her role, she creates, moderates, and manages small online groups for more than 1,500 new and expectant parents. Jen is the author and a contributor for "Unexpected: Stories of a Down Syndrome Diagnosis", available globally. She lives in Iowa with her husband and four children; her youngest son, Owen, is 2 years old and has Down syndrome.

By day Mardra Sikora balances a patchwork of community, advocacy, work, and family. She believes in the power of words and writes both fiction and nonfiction