Jennifer Madriaga

About Jennifer Madriaga

I specialize in stepping into organizations that have outgrown their current systems — and rebuilding the structure needed to scale with clarity, confidence, and integrity.Over the last 15+ years, I’ve led global marketing, community, and event strategies across open source, developer ecosystems, and enterprise technology — often during periods of rapid growth, reorganization, or transition.My work sits at the intersection of:• strategy and execution• structure and creativity• vision and operational realityI’m typically brought in when:– teams are moving fast but lack alignment– programs have grown without clear ownership– systems that once worked no longer doI don’t just “run programs.”I define the rules, frameworks, and operating models that allow people — and organizations — to thrive.I work best in environments that value: clear ownership thoughtful systems sustainable momentum leadership with integrityCurrently open to:Director-level roles, advisory work, and fractional leadership where there is real authority to design, improve, and evolve systems.If you’re navigating growth, change, or complexity — and need someone who can bring order without killing momentum — let’s talk.

Experience

1. Senior Program Manager, Open Source Events

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Mar 2026 — Present

   Contracted via Populus.

Education

• Duke University

  MA, Liberal Studies

  1996 — 1998

• Duke University

  BA, English

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Storytelling
• Volunteer Management
• Conference Logistics
• Press Releases
• Public Speaking
• Copy Editing
• Microsoft Office
• Event Management
• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Diversity
• Student Affairs
• Non-Profits
• Student Programming
• Blogging
• Booking Shows
• Teaching
• Grants
• Higher Education
• Event Planning
• Books
• Publications
• Arts Administration
• Newsletters
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Nonprofits
• Editing
• Proofreading
• Writing
• Grant Writing
• Journalism
• Conference Services
• Fundraising
• Bookings
• Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
• Management