Originally from Virginia, Jaclyn holds a BM in violin performance with a minor in string pedagogy from George Mason University. While there, Jaclyn served as principal second violin in the university orchestra and was a member of the opera orchestra. She attended the Baroque Performance Institute at Oberlin Conservatory, Sewanee Summer Music Festival, and has presented research at the American String Teachers Association annual conference. After graduating Jaclyn worked for a nonprofit in Annandale, VA. Currently, Jaclyn is a member of the Pittsburgh Philharmonic in the second violin section.