Jennifer Shand

Jennifer Shand is a problem solver with a passion for driving change through clean design, strategic approaches, and streamlined processes.

With a diverse educational background, Jennifer holds a Certificate in Graphic Design from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, a B.S. in Advertising Management and Communications with a minor in Psychology from Syracuse University, an M.S. in Public Service Management from DePaul University, and has completed an Executive Education Program on Opportunities for Innovation in Fundraising and Marketing at Northwestern University.

Jennifer has a wealth of experience across various organizations. She has served as the Finance & Operations Manager at Literacy Works and previously worked as a Digital Project Manager at Third & Grove, Operations Manager at Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, Director of Finance and Operations at Inspired Living Counseling, President & Co-founder at Huff Shand Consulting, Director of Operations at See3 Communications, Digital Marketing Project Manager at See3 Communications, Communications and Marketing Manager at National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, Development Manager at Cure SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) - Families of SMA, Fundraising Associate at Cure SMA - Families of SMA, Development & Public Relations Associate at United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Communication & Marketing Intern at Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois, Digital Media Intern at MediaCom Interaction - Beyond Interactive, Account Intern at Fox Kalomaski, and Café Barista at Barnes & Noble.

Jennifer's expertise spans finance, operations, digital project management, marketing, communications, fundraising, public relations, and graphic design. Her background reflects a strong commitment to nonprofit organizations and a track record of success in driving efficiency and growth through innovative solutions.

She continues to leverage her skills and experiences to make a positive impact, spark transformation, and inspire growth in the organizations she serves.