Jennifer Lawson

Jennifer Lawson is a seasoned entrepreneurial leader with expertise in program start-up and sustainability, known for her strategic vision that drives lasting change.

She excels in building and fostering cross-sector partnerships to create high impact social value globally, nationally, and locally, working with both companies and nonprofits.

As a sector innovator, Jennifer has a proven track record of inspiring and mobilizing employees and resources to address social challenges.

With a strong focus on sustainability and environmental leadership, she is skilled in establishing multi-sector partnerships on a global and domestic scale.

Jennifer is recognized for her enthusiastic management of high performing teams, resources, and diverse stakeholder programs.

Her educational background includes studying Leadership Certification at Nature Conservancy/ Duke University, a BA in Philosophy with a focus on Mathematics from the University of Virginia, and studies at Wash Lee.

Throughout her career, Jennifer has held prominent positions such as President for Innovation, President of Networks, Executive Director of Corporate Institute, Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Points of Light, and Executive Director of A Billion+Change at The Points of Light Institute.

Her previous roles also include Make an Impact Program Manager at Pew Center on Global Climate Change, Climate Change Communications at The Nature Conservancy, Chief of Staff to the President at The Nature Conservancy, Executive Director at Alliance for Housing Solutions, and Director of Marketing and New Business Development at Danya International.

Jennifer Lawson's diverse experience extends to roles such as Director of Public Relations and Development at Arlington Housing Corporation, Community Planning and Development Associate at City of Iowa City, Director of Communications and Development at AHC, Inc., Account Executive at Goldberg Marchesano Kuhlman, and Director of Public Relations at George Mason University School of Law.