The Economic Club of Chicago
Jennifer Van Valkenburg is an accomplished leader in the nonprofit sector, currently serving as President & CEO of Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance since May 2018. In addition to this role, Jennifer has been a member of The Economic Club of Chicago since May 2023, where efforts focus on fostering connections among leaders to address critical economic and social issues. Prior experience includes holding positions such as VP of Philanthropy at Openlands, VP of Institutional Advancement at the Chicago Architecture Center, and Senior Director of Member and Donor Relations at the John G. Shedd Aquarium. Early in Jennifer's career, grant writing was conducted at Midwestern University. Academically, Jennifer obtained a Master of Public Administration from the University of South Alabama and a Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Literature, along with Political Science, from Illinois State University.
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The Economic Club of Chicago
The Economic Club of Chicago (ECC) fosters meaningful connections among Chicago leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues and to cultivate the next generation of civic leadership. Founded in 1927, the ECC has evolved from its roots as a forum for Chicago’s business community into a premier institution that provides intellectually curious members of the business world a platform to discuss economic, business and social issues. The ECC does not take an activist role. Rather, by providing a forum for discussion and debate, the ECC advances the development of civic-minded executives who understand and embrace their role in building a better society.