Jennifer Walkup Jayes

Jennifer Walkup Jayes currently serves as the Education and Community Empowerment Supervisor at Hello Neighbor, a role held since January 2022, and has also undertaken positions such as Senior Youth & Family Program Manager and Mentorship Program Manager. Jennifer holds an M.A. in Public Anthropology from American University and has prior experience at Fusion Academy as Director of Campus Operations, where responsibilities included overseeing operations during a campus transition and the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional experience includes roles at the Ad Council and Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, managing educational programs and events aimed at enhancing student engagement and achievement. Earlier career positions include event planning at the Minnesota Humanities Center and office support at Community Bridges NH, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to education and community development.