Jennifer Richards

Jennifer Richards has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Jennifer began their career at the United States Senate as an intern in 2000. From there, they moved on to the Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association, where they worked as a Membership Coordinator from 2001 to 2004. In 2004, Jennifer joined the National Association of Shell Marketers, where they took on various roles including Director of External Affairs, Interim Executive Director, and ultimately President. During their time at the association, they managed multiple aspects of the organization, including business development, membership, marketing, communications, event planning, budgeting, and advocacy. Notably, they successfully implemented a database conversion project. Most recently, Jennifer joined AAAE in 2017 as a Membership Director and was promoted to Associate Vice President, Membership in 2022. Their role at AAAE focuses on membership management and engagement. Overall, Jennifer's work experience demonstrates their versatility, strong organizational skills, and ability to thrive in different professional environments.

Jennifer Richards completed their education at the University of Idaho from 1995 to 2000. During this time, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Studies with emphases on business and economics and Western Europe. In addition to their formal education, they obtained certifications in Inbound and Email Marketing from HubSpot Academy in August 2017 and March 2017 respectively.