Molly Blankenship

Molly Blankenship is a seasoned professional in workforce development and regional economies, currently serving as Director of Strategy and Impact at Jobs for the Future since June 2022, following a promotion to Director II. Prior to this role, Molly was the Director of Solutions Design & Delivery at U.S. Xpress Logistics in 2021 and Head of People at Chattanooga 2.0 from January 2019 to August 2021, where the position evolved from Executive Director to Interim Executive Director. Additional experience includes serving as Vice President of Talent Initiatives at the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Advancement Manager at the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Molly also has a background in nonprofit leadership as Co-Founder and Executive Director of Reclaim Ourselves and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration and Social Work from Middle Tennessee State University.