Jay Geneske

Jay Geneske currently serves as the Chief Communications and Engagement Officer at the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, where responsibilities include leading strategy efforts for cultivating talent and networks among diverse stakeholders. Prior to this role, Jay Geneske was the Executive Director of Global Marketing, Communications, and Campaigns at World Bicycle Relief, focusing on organizational growth strategies and advocacy partnerships. Additional experiences include leading strategy and communications at A Hundred Years, directing digital strategies at The Rockefeller Foundation, and executing a rebranding strategy at Echoing Green. Jay Geneske's earlier positions include contributions to Carnegie Hall's digital initiatives, online media marketing at Shedd Aquarium, and pioneering digital media at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Educationally, Jay Geneske holds a graduate certificate in Global Affairs from New York University, additional coursework in Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and dual degrees in History and Directing from Drake University.