Jennifer Mele

Jennifer Mele has extensive experience in marketing and communications. Jennifer currently holds the position of Executive Director of Advancement Communications at Brandeis University. Prior to this, they worked at Harvard Business School as an Associate Director of Communications, where they managed print and digital projects for a $1 billion campaign. Jennifer also conducted market research studies and revamped marketing campaigns for planned giving.

Before joining Harvard Business School, Jennifer was a self-employed Marketing & Communications Consultant, working with various small businesses and serving as a special consultant to Maguire Associates. Jennifer also worked at MIT as an Associate Director, Development Marketing & Communications (interim), where they wrote and managed digital and print communications in preparation for a $5 billion campaign.

Earlier in their career, Jennifer held the role of Director of Marketing & Communications at Suffolk University, where they managed marketing strategy for the College of Arts & Sciences. Jennifer also served as the Director of Marketing Communications at Wheelock College, overseeing messaging/brand, publications, advertising, and website.

Jennifer's earlier experience includes roles at Northeastern University, where they worked as a Sr. Marketing Manager for the Advancement Division, Director of Marketing & Communications for the Division of Cooperative Education, and Communications Manager for the Advancement Division. Jennifer started their career as a Marketing Specialist/Writer at iBelong.com Inc.

Overall, Jennifer Mele has a diverse background in marketing and communications, with experience in higher education, consulting, and self-employment.

Jennifer Mele received their Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Elementary Education from Mount Holyoke College between the years 1989 and 1993. Jennifer later pursued a Master of Science degree in Leadership from Northeastern University, from 2007 to 2009.