Biography: Jennifer Brewer is Assistant Director for Community Development and Partnerships with Michigan State University’s Partnerships for Sustainable Community Development initiative. She works closely with faculty, communities, and organizations in Tanzania to support research and development initiatives that balance local needs, institutional priorities, and long-term sustainability. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in international development and higher education, Brewer’s work centers on the practical realities of sustaining complex partnerships across diverse institutions and stakeholders. Her research focuses on understanding and addressing the coordination challenges, accountability tensions, and governance structures that can weaken partnerships over time. She holds a Ph.D. in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education and a master’s degree in sociocultural anthropology from Michigan State University.