Jessica Schneider

Jessica Schneider has a wealth of experience in the field of innovation and social impact. Jessica began their career in 2003 as a Coordinator of Public Programs at The Paley Center for Media. In 2009, they took on the role of Director of Partnerships and Operations, Center for Innovation & Social Impact and Director of Programming & Outreach for New Media at the 92nd Street Y. In 2013, they moved to General Assemb.ly as an Education Program Producer. In 2015, they became the Foundation Manager at Rent The Runway and in 2016, they were promoted to Director of Strategy & Collaboration, Center for Innovation & Social Impact at the 92nd Street Y. Most recently, in 2020, they were appointed Chief Operating Officer of GivingTuesday.

Jessica Schneider is currently enrolled at Cornell University, where they are expected to obtain a Certificate in Human Resources Essentials in 2022. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Georgetown University, and a Masters of Public Administration in Nonprofit Management from New York University.