Jennifer Kudla

Jennifer Kudla is the Director of Development at Cuyahoga Community College. Jennifer has over 10 years of experience in the corporate world, including executive-level positions.

Jennifer began their career at FirstEnergy in September 2008 as an Executive Assistant. In this role, they assisted the Presidents of The Illuminating Company and Ohio Utilities with their day-to-day activities, developed written communications, and orchestrated dialogue with high-level executives across the company. Jennifer also managed the Presidents’ corporate contact list, built relationships with their team of direct reports, and provided leadership and guidance to the Administrative Assistants.

In 2010, Jennifer helped co-manage a company-wide fundraiser for the American Heart Association’s Start! Heart Walk. The following year, they began providing Day One Orientation to new hires of the company through Communications group.

In 2013, Jennifer left FirstEnergy to take on the role of Director, Development at Cuyahoga Community College. In this position, they are responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of the College’s fundraising efforts.

Jennifer Kudla has a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication and Marketing from Baldwin Wallace University.

Some of their coworkers include Rebecca Krumhansl - Director, Donor Management, Kim Defelice - Administrative Assistant, Development Operations & Board Engagement, and Rini Grover - Executive Director, Development. Jennifer Kudla reports to Megan O'Bryan, VP, Development & President, Tri-C Foundation.