Jennifer K. Snyder, Phd

Jennifer K. Snyder, Ph.D. has extensive experience in the field of digital experience and interactive media in the arts and cultural sector. Their most recent role is as the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at the Detroit Institute of Arts, a position they began in 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Digital Experience at SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art from 2019 to 2022. In this role, they led a team responsible for overseeing all public-facing digital communication tools and implemented technology change management to unify the museum's digital strategy.

From 2016 to 2019, Jennifer worked at the Art Institute of Chicago in two roles. Jennifer K. served as the Director of Interactive Media, where they managed the concept, design, and development of the museum's iOS App. Jennifer K. also served as the Associate Director of Digital Learning and Interactives, overseeing the development of custom CMS and web app for iPad pros throughout the museum, as well as producing films on historical and cultural topics.

Jennifer's career began at the Reubin O'D. Askew Institute on Politics and Society, where they held the position of Program Assistant/Graduate Assistant from 2006 to 2009. Jennifer K. was responsible for managing conferences, website overhauls, and social media campaigns. Jennifer K. then worked as a Program Assistant at the Bob Graham Center for Public Service from 2009 to 2010, where they led a website overhaul and implemented social media integration.

Their experience also includes internships and contractor roles at the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Florida Humanities Council, where they managed the concept, design, development, and marketing of various digital initiatives.

Jennifer's work experience demonstrates their expertise in digital strategy, technology change management, app development, interactive media, and digital communication in the arts and cultural sector.

Jennifer K. Snyder, Phd began their education at The University of Georgia from the year 2000 to 2004, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History/Political Science. Following this, they attended the University of Florida from 2004 to 2007 and achieved a Masters of History degree, specializing in Early America. Jennifer further pursued their academic career at the University of Florida from 2007 to 2013, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Early American/African American history.