Jen Mintzer is the founder of Oral History Productions, where she helps individuals and families preserve the stories that matter most. She holds an M.F.A. in Film and Electronic Media from American University and has completed her Ph.D. coursework in Mass Media and Communication, bringing both technical expertise and a strong storytelling foundation to her work.
With a background in international education and a career centered on connecting people across cultures, Jen approaches each project with care, structure, and curiosity. She works with individuals, couples, and families of all kinds, creating space for people to tell their stories in their own voice.
Her work is rooted in the belief that every life contains stories worth preserving—and that people of all backgrounds and identities deserve to have those stories told with clarity, intention, and respect. Based in the Philadelphia area, Jen creates heirloom-quality recordings that can be shared across generations.
With a background in international education and a career centered on connecting people across cultures, Jen approaches each project with care, structure, and curiosity. She works with individuals, couples, and families of all kinds, creating space for people to tell their stories in their own voice.
Her work is rooted in the belief that every life contains stories worth preserving—and that people of all backgrounds and identities deserve to have those stories told with clarity, intention, and respect. Based in the Philadelphia area, Jen creates heirloom-quality recordings that can be shared across generations.
