Jenn began Could 6 as Arkansas Single Father or mother Scholarship Fund’s third government director. The Arkansas native has over 17 years of expertise in fundraising, advertising, communications, and public relations. Get to know our new chief on this Q&A!
Hometown: Pocahontas
Present Metropolis: Conway
Household: Jenn and her husband, Jeremy, are elevating two kids
Schooling:
Final place: Director of Growth, Hendrix Faculty
Why did you apply to grow to be the chief director of ASPSF?
I’ve labored in nonprofits for practically 20 years, and — for practically half of that point — in greater schooling. I can’t overstate the worth of schooling. I’ve been lucky to have some unimaginable experiences and alternatives working at Hendrix Faculty, for which I’m eternally grateful and proud.
For a while now, I’ve been able to take the leap to a brand new function that can permit me new and completely different experiences and alternatives to lend my talent set. The manager director function for ASPSF is the correct alternative on the proper time, for the correct causes.
It is very important me that I contribute to a company that’s doing good on the earth, and the mission of ASPSF conjures up and motivates me. It’s such a privilege to be chosen for this function, following within the footsteps of Ruthanne and all that she has accomplished.
What are you most enthusiastic about in your new function?
ASPSF has an unimaginable objective, and it’s clear to see that the workers and board work onerous to realize its mission. I’m excited to carry contemporary perspective and information to construct upon its sturdy basis and assist develop the group. There may be a lot upside to this chance that it’s onerous to slim it to 1 factor!
What do you like in regards to the ASPSF mission?
I grew up in a single guardian family, so I perceive a bit in regards to the challenges single dad and mom face. Schooling is so highly effective, and it was a lifeline for me.
Schooling can rework generations. By empowering single dad and mom by way of schooling and assist, we will enhance lives, not simply at this time, however for the longer term. The work we do at this time for single dad and mom can have an effect on constructive, lasting change for generations to come back, and that’s one thing that basically conjures up me.
What’s your proudest accomplishment?
I take immense pleasure in my household and the methods during which we love and assist one another every single day. However other than my husband and children, my very own schooling is my proudest accomplishment. I’m a first-generation scholar, and on one facet of my household, I’m the one one to finish school, so incomes my levels felt like a win for my entire household. I hope it has impressed others in my household, and I do know my schooling has improved my life and the lives of these round me.
What three phrases greatest describe you?
1) Decided
2) Genuine
3) Adaptable
Do you may have any hobbies?
I like to learn, cook dinner, and bake. I additionally volunteer rather a lot, so other than work and household, my volunteer endeavors take up most of my time.
Now, what about any furry buddies?
We’ve got one everlasting resident — a bulldog/terrier combine named Stella who we adopted from Conway Animal Welfare. She is round 5 and her look has been in comparison with a gargoyle, ha ha!
We at present have a one-year-old English Mastiff that we’re fostering by way of Nice Plains Mastiff Rescue. She is a good canine, and I do know her excellent eternally household is on the market!
What e book are you studying now?
Miracle within the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Lengthy Trek Dwelling by Nando Parrado
What’s your go-to karaoke music?
Missed the Boat by Modest Mouse
What different tidbits would you wish to share?
I’ve served as a basic member and in management roles on a number of nonprofit boards over the previous 15 years. For the final 9, I’ve been a member of a board that serves abused and uncared for kids in Central Arkansas.
I really feel serving on each side of the desk — as a board member and as a workers member of nonprofit and better schooling organizations — will probably be useful on this function as a result of I perceive the expectations, challenges, and strengths from each side.
