Jennifer Adams

Jennifer Adams always wanted to be a journalist because of a fascination of people and their stories. The stories that she loves doing are always about people, and their spirit - inspirational stories of human spirit.

Jennifer Adams grew up in Eltham and went to Eltham High School, which is well known for its musical prowess. She played clarinet with the Melbourne, then Australian Youth Wind Orchestra. She recently bought a saxophone, which was her lifelong dream - now she just has to find the time to play it!
After finishing her VCE in Eltham, Melbourne, Jennifer headed for the solace of the waves and sand - ending up in Perth at the beach. She accepted a place at Curtain University in Perth and ended up studying Journalism. In the west, she led an idyllic life combining her love for the beach with that of writing and reporting.
Over the course of her studies, Jennifer did voluntarily work for radio station 6NR, learning a great deal from experienced radio personalities. She graduated and returned to Melbourne, then decided to look for work in regional Victoria. WIN TV in Ballarat offered her a journalism cadetship, which she grabbed, and spent the next 18 months learning about TV reporting.
In 1997, Channel Seven Melbourne offered Jennifer a position on the Seven News Team. She is now Seven Melbourne's weekend presenter and one of the team's leading reporters.
In July 2000 Jennifer Adams joined Seven's "Follow the Flame - the Victorian Journey" hosted by Jim Wilson/Peter Mitchell as Channel Seven followed the Olympic torch journey throughout Victoria.
"Follow the Flame" featured live crosses to the torch relay celebration sites with David Johnstone/Anne Fulwood plus highlights of the days' journey with Seven News reporters. This live program traced the steps of some 2165 Victorian torchbearers who visited 161 towns throughout the state.
Jennifer loves the outdoors and keeps fit by running and taking yoga classes. She enjoys cooking but finds it hard to book time in the kitchen these days. Jennifer is also a lover of books - reading whenever she can.
Jennifer is also involved in Reach Youth (founded by Jim Stynes and Paul Currie) an organisation inspiring young people, as she enjoys helping young people believe in their dreams.