Jennie is an executive leader, advisor and facilitator with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations and people navigate and catalyze change with clarity and purpose. She specializes in relationship development, strategy execution and building team cultures rooted in trust, collaboration and accountability. Jennie is known for her ability to simplify complexity, achieve goals in highly matrixed organizations, and create experiences that lead to behavior change.
After former President and CEO Lisa Schroeder's retirement in March 2026, Jennie stepped in as acting CEO to ensure continuity and stability in leadership while the search for a permanent president and CEO took place. Bill Generett was began as the Foundation's President and CEO in Aug. 2026.
Prior to that, Jennie served as senior vice president where she led initiatives focused on establishing and advancing partnerships, learning and stakeholder engagement. She worked closely with senior leaders to align strategy and culture, coached teams to increase effectiveness, and lead programs and convenings that strengthen relationships across sectors. A skilled facilitator and consultant, she regularly represents the organization in executive and community settings.
In addition to her work in the philanthropic space, Jennie is a trained marriage and family therapist and brings a deep understanding of systems, emotional intelligence and human behavior to her leadership.