Jessica Lawrence Quinn, SPHR, CFRE

Jessica Lawrence Quinn is a seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience in leadership roles, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Putnam Foundation in Keene, New Hampshire.13 Her expertise spans various areas, including entrepreneurship, growth strategy, business development, public speaking, social impact initiatives, non-profits, tech, startups, fundraising, workplace culture, and change management.1

Professional Background

Prior to her role at Putnam Foundation, Jessica held significant positions in the tech and non-profit sectors:

NY Tech Alliance/NY Tech Meetup:: As CEO, she led this non-profit organization at the center of New York City's tech startup ecosystem. She organized large monthly tech events that became launchpads for major NYC tech startups like Tumblr and Livestream.1

Girl Scouts:: Jessica became the youngest CEO in the organization's history, supporting 15,000 girls. She managed a $4.5 million annual budget and supervised VPs across various departments.1

Achievements and Initiatives

Throughout her career, Jessica has:

• Advanced inclusion and diversity initiatives in the tech sector
• Developed and launched Women in Technology NYC
• Co-led the development of an economic impact study on NYC's tech economy
• Advocated for the appointment of New York City's first Chief Technology Officer
• Pioneered social media strategies for engaging constituents

Education and Professional Development

Jessica has pursued continuous learning throughout her career:

• Currently pursuing a Master's of Leadership for Sustainability at the University of Vermont (2023-2025)
• Completed programs at THNK School of Creative Leadership, Terra.do, and various other professional development courses1

Board Appointment

In 2024, Jessica was appointed to the Board of MacDowell, one of the world's finest artist residency programs.2

Public Speaking and Writing

Jessica is a frequent speaker at global conferences and events, including TEDx, SXSW, and PopTech. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Harvard Business Review blog, Forbes.com, and The Huffington Post.1