Jennifer Lava (she/her) lives in Austin, Texas, where she has spent years working in a range of administrative and retail roles across both the public and private sectors. Her early career included positions with the State of Texas, local real estate developers, and a custom frame shop. These roles gave her valuable insights into customer service, records retention, and the importance of preserving both physical and emotional treasures. Working with people who held high expectations sharpened her skills and taught her the importance of personalized service.

At the Texas State Preservation Board, Jennifer contributed to the conservation of the State Capitol Building and the Texas State History Museum. Later, she used her skills at a custom frame shop to help clients preserve and showcase their cherished art and memorabilia. These experiences strongly influenced her professional path.

A Career Inspired by Passion and Personal History

Jennifer’s passion for history and organizing is deeply personal. Her love for genealogy began in elementary school during a class project on family trees and grew stronger in college, where she majored in history and studied family history research. Since 2009, she has used Ancestry.com to research her family lineage, combining her personal interests with her professional expertise.

After years of enjoying “the other duties as assigned,” Jennifer decided to turn that passion into a business in 2006. Today, she helps creative and non-creative individuals organize their homes and offices in ways that reflect their personal style. She also guides others through the start of their family history journey by helping them build family trees, organize research, or by conducting the research for them. Jennifer frequently speaks to women’s groups, civic organizations, and other audiences ready to bring positive change into their lives and workspaces.

Industry Leadership and Recognition

Jennifer is a Certified Virtual Organizing Professional™ (CVOP) and has served as Member Director on the Board of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO). A long-time NAPO member, she is a Past President of the Austin Chapter and has received numerous accolades:

· 2023: “Service to NAPO” Award

· 2015: President’s Award for her work on the Marketing Committee

· 2012: President’s Award for Exemplary Service to the Chapter

· Member of NAPO’s prestigious Golden Circle

A Recognized Expert in Her Field

Jennifer has been named one of Austin’s “20+ Best Home Organizers” by Expertise.com for eight consecutive years and was recognized by Spare Foot Moving Guides as one of the “10 Best Professional Organizers” in Austin in 2016. Her expertise has been featured in Good Housekeeping, Consumer Reports, and Family Circle.

Life Beyond Organizing

Today, her classroom consists of her clients’ homes, studios, and offices. When she’s not organizing or researching, she enjoys expanding her historical knowledge, working on creative craft projects, and spending time with her husband, Jay, and their four beloved pets: Josie, Taco, and Nacho.