Jennifer van der Meer

Jennifer van der Meer is an experienced leader and educator in the fields of strategic design, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business. Currently serving as CEO at Reason Street since May 2014, Jennifer focuses on helping clients adapt to change through innovative business models. In an academic capacity, Jennifer co-directs the Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative and holds an assistant professorship at Parsons School of Design, where a variety of courses on social entrepreneurship and design are taught. Previous teaching roles include adjunct professorships at New York University's Interactive Telecommunications Program and the School of Visual Arts. Jennifer's professional background includes significant contributions in strategy and innovation roles at organizations such as Luminary Labs, Sprinklr, and Frog Design. Holding MBA degrees from HEC Paris and London Business School, along with a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College-Hartford, Jennifer combines a robust educational foundation with a diverse career dedicated to advancing sustainable practices and entrepreneurship.