A seasoned and innovative philanthropy professional with 20 years of fundraising, management, and leadership experience at reproductive health and cultural institutions. Skilled at working collaboratively and effectively within large, complex organizations. Multilingual, creative thinker who brings a diverse and inclusive lens to her work.Jennifer currently serves as the Director of Regional Advancement and Outreach at the Smithsonian Institution, where she is responsible for executing regional fundraising strategies to support the Smithsonian’s mission of increasing and diffusing knowledge. She focuses on building relationships with major donors, cultivating philanthropic partnerships, and enhancing the visibility of the Smithsonian’s programs and initiatives.Previous Experience:Before joining the Smithsonian, Jennifer was the Director of Philanthropy at EngenderHealth. There, she developed and executed an individual giving strategy that advanced sexual and reproductive rights globally. She launched a new major giving program and grew donor revenue by thirty percent.Prior to EngenderHealth, Jennifer spent ten years at the University of Minnesota Duluth as the Director of Development for various colleges. She fostered a culture of philanthropy, leading to a three-fold increase in giving and securing the College of Liberal Arts’ largest gift of $3.3 million, which established its first endowed professorship. In 2019, she played a key role in merging the College of Liberal Arts with the School of Fine Arts, leading fundraising for the new College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.Jennifer also worked in fundraising for various cultural organizations in Florida, including the Sarasota Opera and WUSF Public Media (NPR station.) Background:Jennifer holds a BA in history and American culture studies from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from the University of South Florida. She also studied French culture and civilization at the University of Paris, Sorbonne. A native Spanish speaker born in Puerto Rico to Dominican parents, Jennifer was raised in Tampa and spent extended periods with her family in the Dominican Republic.Specialties: Major Gifts, Strategic Development, Planned Giving,