Born in Wellington, New Zealand, Jennifer Mortimer holds degrees in English Literature, Philosophy, & Information Science. Choosing a career in Information Technology, she has worked in the UK, USA, Australia, and South America, as well as New Zealand, reaching the level of Chief Information Officer. She is now a project manager for Weta Digital in Wellington--the people behind the special effects for The Hobbit, Avatar, & Ironman. Jennifer and her husband & two daughters live in Wellington, NZ.