Jen Cummins

Career in education and youth work Cummins has a background in youth and educational services. She served as the Coordinator of the Ballymun Anseo School Completion Programme from its inception in 2007. Additionally, Cummins also lectured in ethics on the Bachelor of Education course at DCU. Cummins was also Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Educate Together for several years.

Political career In June 2024, Cummins was elected to Dublin City Council, representing the South West Inner City electoral area. Cummins was elected as a TD for the Dublin South-Central constituency at the 2024 general election for the Social Democrats. She serves as the Party's spokesperson for Education; and Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation, and Science. and their four children.