Jennifer is dedicated to building leadership teams that enable mission-driven organizations to make an enduring impact in education, research and development, philanthropy and impact investing, social policy, and arts and culture. She is also deeply committed to increasing diversity in nonprofit leadership and has a strong track record of placing women and underrepresented minorities in C-level executive and board roles.
An executive search consultant for more than 20 years, Jennifer was a founder and the former leader of Spencer Stuart’s Education, Nonprofit & Government Practice, during which time the size and reach of the practice expanded dramatically. A former management consultant, she is trained to develop a nuanced understanding of client organizations. As a result, she has become a trusted adviser to nonprofit organizations – particularly their boards and CEOs – as well as to C-level talent, helping all parties navigate critical senior leadership transitions. Her multi-sector background provides Jennifer with unique insight into how to find unexpected, innovative leaders who can have outsize positive impact on the organizations they serve.