Her background in social work (B.S., University of Washington) and a certificate in geriatric care gave her a solid foundation, but the real education came from the day‑to‑day experience of caring for a parent whose memory was slowly slipping away.
The title— Missax —refers both to a cherished family nickname (a blend of “Miss” and “X,” the unknown) and to the musical term “mix‑ax” that symbolizes the blending of past and present, harmony and dissonance. As Jennifer navigates her new reality, she discovers that caring for her mother is not just an act of duty but also a profound, reciprocal lesson in resilience and identity. missax jennifer white taking care of mommy