Jennifer Brunette

Jennifer Brunette began their work experience in 2010 as the Director of Sites at Base Child Care, where they oversaw six school locations within the Matteson School District. Jennifer served as the key liaison between teachers, school officials, parents, and students, ensuring compliance with licensing standards. In 2013, they worked as a Program Director at In Search of Genius, where they were responsible for the successful operation of a STEM after-school program in select Chicago Public Schools. Jennifer recruited, hired, and trained college-age science mentors and assisted in grant development. From 2014 to 2017, Jennifer worked as an Executive Assistant at TCS Education System, where they provided administrative support to the president and chief of staff, managing board affairs, planning events, and coordinating travel. Jennifer then became the President's Office Manager, leading the administrative team and overseeing daily operations while also creating communications and video content on behalf of the president. In 2022, they were promoted to the role of Director of the President's Office.

Jennifer Brunette earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2010. Their field of study included English Language and Literature, Communication, and Film & Media Studies. Later, in 2018, they received a Master's Degree in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from North Park University. Jennifer also holds additional certifications in Leadership from TCS Education System and in Journeys in Justice from Pacific Oaks College, obtained in 2021.