Jenn Ritchey began teaching in the Political Science Department at Highline College in 2016. She has taught a variety of classes in Political Science and Global Studies including American Government, State and Local Government, and classes focused on the United Nations (including Model UN). Jenn has also worked closely with Global Initiatives at Highline College.

Jenn holds a BA in Sociology with a minor in Human Rights from the University of Washington. She has an MA degree in Political Science from Sul Ross State University and an MA in Applied International Studies from the University of Washington. Before teaching, Jenn also served as U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer to Swaziland (Eswatini) and worked as a Field Organizer on a successful congressional campaign in Texas.