Jared Aaker is an accomplished leader in the civic and social sector, with extensive experience in policy analysis, nonprofit management, economic development, grant writing, and tech-for-good. He studied at The University of New Mexico and has worked with various nonprofit organizations such as UpMetrics, LRNG by Collective Shift, Optimal Giving, Tablecloth, Posiba, Education Synergy Alliance, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, and San Diego Workforce Partnership.

As the Senior Managing Director at UpMetrics, Jared Aaker brings his expertise and skills in business development to the team. He has previously served as National Director, Strategic Partnerships at LRNG by Collective Shift and Strategic Advisor at Optimal Giving. Jared has also co-founded and served as CEO of Tablecloth, a startup dedicated to reducing food waste in the food service industry.

Jared Aaker has an impressive resume that includes leading roles with a focus on creating positive social impact through collaborative initiatives. His experience in economic development and grant writing, coupled with his role as Vice President-Regional Indicators at Posiba, gives him a unique understanding of the potential for data analytics in tracking indicators for social and economic development.

Jared has leveraged his business development and community leadership experience to empower organizations that create positive change. He has managed multiple partnerships across diverse sectors and is well-renowned in the nonprofit industry. Jared Aaker's extensive experience, focus on social impact, and results-driven leadership make him a valuable asset to any organization he chooses to work with.