Jennifer Ward is a Licensed Master Social Worker, Certified Financial Social Worker, and Certified Grief Informed Professional with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families in enhancing their lives and well-being. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Curry College and a master’s degree in social work from Boston College. Additionally, Jennifer earned a post-graduate certificate in financial social work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Currently, Jennifer serves as a Bereavement Counselor for the Chesapeake Life Center, where she provides short-term grief counseling, supervises MSW interns, and facilitates grief support groups. She joined Hospice of the Chesapeake in September 2022 and worked as a Hospice Social Worker until August 2023. Before joining Hospice of the Chesapeake, Jennifer worked for the County of Fairfax Government for 11 years, holding key roles as a Coordinated Services Planning Specialist and Aging, Disability, and Caregiver Resources Specialist. Jennifer is very passionate about guiding individuals and families through loss, transition, relationships, self-care, and self-sufficiency.
