Jennifer Flores

Dean for Student Success

Palo Alto College

Throughout her career, Flores has focused on supporting students and advancing access to education. In her role as one of the parenting student liaison officers at Palo Alto College, she collaborates with teams across the institution to strengthen resources and create pathways for student parents to thrive academically and personally. She contributed to bringing the AVANCE partnership to campus, expanding access to Early Head Start and Head Start services for student parents as well as community members. 

She was recently the tri-chair for the inaugural Parent Student Convening in Texas, hosted in partnership with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

Her work reflects a deep commitment to equity, student success, and community impact, and her ultimate goal is to inspire students, colleagues, and community members to achieve success in both their educational journeys and professional endeavors.

Jennifer Flores holds an associate’s of applied arts and sciences from St. Phillips College, and both a bachelor’s degree of applied arts and sciences and a master’s degree of art in education from the University of Texas at San Antonio. A proud graduate of Head Start, she brings over 13 years of non-profit experience serving children and families, along with eight years of experience in higher education.