Jennifer Hottell

Jennifer Hottell is the current Community Engagement Director at United Way of Monroe County. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in marketing and communications, with a focus on graphic design, project management, copywriting, and advertiser relations.

Jennifer began their career in 1994 as Marketing Director at XJD. There, they established an in-house corporate marketing department and developed relations with industry media and vendors, resulting in increased sales each year. In 2001, they left XJD to join Hirons & Company as Art Director. At Hirons, Jennifer created marketing campaigns for local, regional, and national clients. Jennifer collaborated with copywriters to develop logos, annual reports, advertising, signage, branding, photography, and marketing material.

In 2004, Jennifer left Hirons to pursue freelance work. Jennifer has since worked with a variety of clients on a range of marketing and communications projects. In their current role as Community Engagement Director at United Way of Monroe County, Jennifer manages all aspects of the organization’s community outreach initiatives.

Jennifer Hottell received a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy from Indiana University Bloomington.

Jennifer Hottell reports to Efrat Feferman, Executive Director. They are on a team with Mary Morgan - Director of Housing Security, Chris Hazel - Finance Director, and Sherrie Shuler - Resource Development Director.