Jennifer Demeter (Fustino)

Jennifer (Fustino) Demeter's work experience begins in 2005, when they worked as a Special Events Assistant at the Office of Special Events. Jennifer then joined Johnson & Wales University, where they held various roles including Marketing and Events Coordinator, University Events Manager, Director of University Events, and Manager of Campaign Development. In 2019, they worked as an Associate Director of Advancement at the New England Science & Sailing Foundation. Currently, they are working at URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement, starting as an Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving in 2020 and progressing to Senior Associate Director of Family Engagement & RhodyNow Leadership Giving, and eventually becoming the Director of Development, Academic Health Collaborative in 2023.

Jennifer (Fustino) Demeter has a diverse education history. In 2005, they received a Bachelor of Science degree from Johnson & Wales University, specializing in Sports/Entertainment/Event Management and Sales & Meeting Management. Jennifer furthered their education at Johnson & Wales University, earning an MBA in Global Business Leadership and Marketing in 2007. In 2016, they attended Boston University Metropolitan College and completed a Certificate in Professional Fundraising from the Center for Professional Education.