Jen Stephens

Jen Stephens has extensive experience in climate change, disaster risk reduction, and environmental management within international organizations. Currently serving as Senior Advisor at UNICEF, Jen leads efforts on disaster risk reduction and climate-related initiatives, overseeing diverse teams and multiple projects, while strategically mobilizing resources for various sectors. Jen's previous roles include Natural Resources Officer at FAO, where responsibilities included coordinating the Green Climate Fund Readiness portfolio, and Programme Coordinator at UNDP, managing a global team across several countries to enhance climate risk management. Jen's consulting background spans climate adaptation methodologies and disaster risk reduction, complemented by an academic foundation with an M.A. in Climate and Society from Columbia University and an M.A. in Geography from the University of Maryland.