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Jennifer Kent, Director, Research Quality & Product Development, Parks Associates Confirmed For Connected Car California

As Director, Research Quality & Product Development, Jennifer manages Parks Associates’ process for producing high-quality, relevant, and meaningful research. She acts as an internal advocate for Parks Associates clients and leads the company’s efforts at conceptualizing and implementing digestible, relevant research presented in an optimal manner. Jennifer is always looking at the most effective ways to provide research to Parks Associates clients.

Since joining Parks Associates in 2009, Jennifer has worked on the mobile and health research team, specializing in the connected health, mobile payment, and connected car markets, as well as the consumer research team, analyzing consumer data related to the connected home and consumer electronics markets.

From the article "Jennifer Kent, Director, Research Quality & Product Development, Parks Associates Confirmed For Connected Car California" by www.automotiveworld.com

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