Jennifer Benoit-Bryan

Jennifer Benoit-Bryan is a seasoned academic and research professional currently serving as the Director and Research Director & Professor of Arts Management at SMU DataArts. With extensive experience in arts and cultural sector research, including roles as Senior Advisor and President at Slover Linett Audience Research, Jennifer has led significant initiatives such as the multi-wave Culture & Community study. Additional expertise includes chairing the Advisory Panel on Data & Research for Ingenuity - Chicago and founding Benoit Bryan Consulting, which focused on providing targeted research assistance to nonprofit clients. Jennifer's academic background includes a PhD in Public Administration from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia.