Jennifer Stone

Jennifer Stone gained significant recognition for her role as Harper Finkle in the Disney Channel sitcom ‘Wizards of Waverly Place,’ where she starred alongside Selena Gomez from 2007 to 2012. Her acting career began with roles in theatre, musicals, and local Texas commercials, leading to her film debut in ‘Secondhand Lions’ (2003), for which she received a Young Artist Award nomination in 2004. During her tenure on the Disney Channel, she also had a voice role in the Disney Channel Original Movie ‘Dadnapped’ (2009) and lent her voice to ‘Phineas and Ferb’ (2009). Following her time on ‘Wizards of Waverly Place,’ Stone continued to expand her acting portfolio with projects including ‘Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars’ (2010), ‘Mean Girls 2’ (2011), and ‘Nothing Left to Fear’ (2013), a film produced by Slash of Guns N’ Roses.

In March 2013, a diagnosis of latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) inspired a pivotal shift in her professional path. Driven by a desire for a deeper understanding of her condition and to help others, she pursued extensive education, earning an Associate of Science in Nursing from Glendale Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Azusa Pacific University. By 2019, Jennifer Stone officially transitioned to a full-time career as a registered nurse, specializing in emergency room care. She served on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing critical support.

She testified before the Senate for the JDRF in 2019 and serves on the Global Ambassador Council for Beyond Type 1. In 2022, she further extended her advocacy as a spokesperson for Medtronic’s insulin pen product. Jennifer Stone continues to balance her multifaceted career, maintaining her role as an ER nurse in Burbank, California, while selectively engaging in acting projects.