United States Coast Guard Academy

Jen is in her 20th year with the Coast Guard Academy’s Division of Athletics. 

Meuse began her career at the CGA as the novice Women’s Rowing Coach in 2000-2003.  During this time, she led the novice women to a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) championship title.  Jen left the Academy in 2003 to add to her family, then returned in 2008 as Coast Guard’s Head Women’s Rowing Coach.  As head Coach, Meuse led the Bears to a NCAA Division III Championship berth and was named NEWMAC Coach of the Year, both in 2012. 

Jen began serving as Director of Rowing in 2012, a position she held through 2015. She then transitioned into athletic administration.  Since 2015, Meuse has served as Director of Special Projects – now Director of External Operations – where she primarily supports the Division of Athletics through the development and execution of sponsorships with the USCGA’s Athletic Activity Fund (AAF). In this role, Jen was named the Academy’s Civilian Employee of the Year, 2021-22. 

Jen graduated from the University of Connecticut with a B.A. in Women’s Studies and Sociology, and a concentration in Criminal Justice.  Jen rowed and coached for the Huskies prior to her work with CGA.

(updated July 2025)