After completing her undergraduate work at Western Michigan University, Jillian went on to work with choirs throughout the country, directing middle school and high school choirs in Wickenburg, AZ, Helena, MT, and Dearborn, MI.

In Montana, she fostered her love of community work as she helped reboot the Helena Youth Chorus, led volunteers for the Helena Symphony, and directed a 40-voice adult church choir. Jillian completed her graduate degree in Choral Conducting from Westminster Choir College, serving as the graduate assistant conductor of the Westminster Choir. Along with her work with DWC, she now assists the Detroit Concert Choir, sings with the Mariners’ Church Choir, and directs students at Fordson High School.