Jennifer founded Including Kids Autism Center in 2003 at a time when autism was reaching epidemic levels, and there were very few services offered for early intervention. Its mission is to provide evidence-based, behavior analytic interventions for persons with autism and related disabilities to maximize individual potential and to facilitate their meaningful inclusion in the community.

In 2022, she further developed the young adult program, Inspire ND, and has made that the nonprofit’s area of focus. In addition, she is a leadership coach for Empower Behavioral Health. Her professional awards include the 2008 Woman of Achievement in the Area of Human Services for Family Time Crisis & Counseling Center, 2011 Health Care Professional of the Year for The Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce, 2015 Best Buddies Champion of the Year, and most recently Jennifer was honored by Texas State Representative, Dan Huberty, proclaiming April 21st as Jennifer Dantzler Day in the state of Texas as appreciation for her work in the field of autism.

She is currently active in the national organizations of Council for Autism Service Providers (CASP) and Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, TXABA, Lone Star ABA, Special Schools Coalition and others. Jennifer was on the CASP committee which established the national parameters for telehealth for ABA services during the pandemic, which is now considered the gold standard with health care providers. Jennifer speaks professionally at local and national conferences on a regular basis to help advocate and spread autism awareness, including The World Autism Organization Conference and The Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP), The World Autism Organization, The National Down Syndrome Society, many local organizations including chambers of commerce, Rotary and Lions Clubs, and more.

She has also spoken in front of Texas House committees as an expert witness to advocate for funding and resources for families. The rate of autism continues to increase at an alarming rate and that need is what continues to drive her to do more, build more and want more for families with autism. Her most recent emphasis is on creating resources for adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum.