Jennifer Lech

Jennifer Lech is a highly experienced professional in pre-award services, currently serving as the Manager of Pre-Award Services at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution since May 2023. Prior to this role, Jennifer held various positions at Harvard University from May 2010 to May 2023, including Director of Pre-Award Services and Senior Sponsored Research Officer. Earlier experience includes serving as a Senior Grants Officer/eRA Systems Specialist and Grants Administrator at Whitehead Institute. Jennifer's educational background includes a Master of Liberal Arts in Management from Harvard Extension School, a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management from Harvard Extension School, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from College of the Holy Cross.