Dr. Jennifer Hayes Clark is a professor of political science at the University of Houston. She received her doctorate in political science from Indiana University and her bachelor's degree in political science and mathematics from the University of Mississippi.

Her areas of specialization include American legislative institutions, state politics and public policy. Her work examines how institutions and the political environment shape policymaking and representation. Her research interests include American state politics, legislatures, representation, and public policy.

She is currently working on a book project that examines how gender shapes the way members of Congress communicate on social media.