Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in fundraising and marketing. Currently serving as the Vice President of Individual Giving at Catholic Relief Services since December 2001, Jean develops and executes strategies for enhancing service quality and communications with leadership while managing fundraising initiatives to boost donor engagement and revenue. Previous roles include Senior Director of Individual Giving and Director of Annual Giving at CRS, where responsibilities encompassed expanding donor support and generating significant annual revenue. Prior experience includes working as the Direct Marketing Client Relations Manager at the American Cancer Society and as a Marketing Communications Coordinator at Ingram Micro, alongside a foundational role at the Direct Marketing Association. Jean holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Consumer Economics from the University of Maryland.