Jenyce Boolton

VP, Midwest Region Community Affairs Manager @U.S. Bank

Chicago, IL, US

Lead strategic development and execution of the annual regional community affairs plan. Manage market sponsorships, foundation grants, corporate contributions and signature civic programs to drive community impact in low- to moderate-income and communities of color. Oversee grant and community affairs market meetings to review and approve grant applications, share impact reports for funded initiatives and provide updates and future action steps related to the market community affairs plan. Work cross-functionally with market leadership teams and business lines to build and sustain core partnerships with community, civic and non-profit organizations and leaders in order to drive company objectives and meet community needs. Direct local employee engagement and volunteer strategy including placement of leadership on local boards and participation in signature volunteer activities. Work in concert with corporate communications and social media teams to broadly communicate efforts and impact of community programming both to internal and external audiences. Oversee regional disaster relief response efforts. Position and support market presidents and other key executives in community affairs efforts.

Northwestern University

B.S., Journalism