The People of Penn State
Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world!
Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!
The People of Penn State
Episode 88–Life in the Air Force with Dr. Jenni Hesterman
In this episode of The People of Penn State, we talk with Dr. Jenni Hesterman ('86, EMS), a retired U.S. Air Force colonel with an incredible story of leadership, service, and exploration.
Dr. Hesterman served in three Pentagon tours and held multiple field commands. Her final military assignment was as Vice Commander at Andrews Air Force Base, where she led installation security, including the protection of Air Force One.
Since retiring from the Air Force, she’s become a leading expert in counter-terrorism and soft target hardening, working to protect the nation's critical infrastructure.
Dr. Hesterman is also a professor, the author of two award-winning books, and a sought-after public speaker. Outside of her professional work, she’s an adventurer who has stood at both the North and South Poles, served as an analog astronaut, and is currently training for space.
