Jennifer Carpenter

Jennifer Carpenter currently serves as the Deputy Executive Director of Conservation and Government Relations for The Nature Conservancy in Florida, a position held since February 2024. Prior to this role, significant experience was gained at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, where responsibilities included serving as Director and Assistant Director of the South District from July 2014 to February 2024, and as Administrator/Manager for Watershed Assessment & Restoration, along with roles as an Environmental Specialist from 2002 to 2014. Earlier experience includes working as an Environmental Specialist with the Florida Department of Health from 2001 to 2002. Jennifer Carpenter holds a Master of Science in Environmental Science from Florida Gulf Coast University and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Florida State University.