Jill Anick

Jill Anick (she/her) is the Director of Explorer and Investor Programs at Venture Lab, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.6 She has a background in education and youth management, holding multiple degrees including a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Magna Cum Laude) from La Salle University and a Masters in Youth Health and Education Management and MEd in Education (Research) from The University of Melbourne.

Throughout her career at The Wharton School, Jill has held various positions, including:

• Senior Associate Director at Venture Lab
• Associate Director at Wharton Entrepreneurship
• Administrative Coordinator
• Participant Coordinator
• Youth Activities Manager
• Assistant Manager
• Training Coordinator
• Counselor

Prior to her work at Wharton, Jill gained experience in managerial, coordinator, and counselor roles at organizations such as Disney Cruise Line and AmeriCorps VISTA.

In her current role, Jill is involved in several entrepreneurship initiatives at Wharton, including:

• Overseeing the Venture Lab Innovation Fund, which provides funding for creative and innovative ventures from the Penn student community24
• Managing the Food Innovation Lab pilot cohort, a program that offers Penn student entrepreneurs access to a test kitchen facility and support for food-related ventures5
• Coordinating various entrepreneurship programs and opportunities for Wharton and University of Pennsylvania students and alumni13

Jill Anick is known for her expertise in developing and managing youth programs, fostering learning environments, and education research.