Jenny Leopold Email and Phone Number

• Conceived and managed all fundraising activities,• Established a major donor circle, • Increased donors at all levels, generating 150% increase in revenue over two year period• Expanded base of public support, increasing grants from local and state governments• Solicited new corporate donors, enabling company to expand education/outreach program • Launched successful $6.7 million capital campaign, three years ahead of schedule that supported renovation of historical building in downtown Baltimore, and opening of brand new state-of-the-art “modern globe” theater in September 2014. • Instrumental in bringing national and international recognition to Chesapeake Shakespeare

• Acted in or directed two-three productions a year of Shakespeare and other classics, engaging directly with audience before, during, and after each show. • Led workshops in schools with a focus on using performance as a tool to facilitate students access to Shakespeare text • Served as a cultural ambassador for the company throughout the Baltimore-DC area• Attended company retreat and participated in annual artist retreat and training workshops

• Taught courses in composition and English Literature to diverse student population• Engaged students through discussion-based classes and one-on-one conferences • Served as faculty leader for Silas Craft Scholars program and as StepUp Counselor • Worked closely with college testing center and local high schools on college readiness program.

President 2007 - 2009Co-Chair Howard County Celebration of the Arts Performance Committee 2002 - 2014