Jenna Spencer

Experience

1. Partner

   WholeSchool Mindfulness

   Jun 2021 — Present

   Co-lead the development and execution of organizational strategy for nonprofit with $1.5M operating budget, driving alignment, ensure growth• Expanded organizational footprint to 30+ partner schools, 75% serve majority students of color and/or low-income students, impacting over students, teachers, and caregivers annually • Lead people operations function, oversee HR processes including hiring, contracting, benefits administration, and culture development• Direct diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, embed social justice principles in day-to-day operations, decision making, and strategy• Develop and execute impactful strategic communications strategy, foster engagement and build relationships with key stakeholders

Education

• Concord Academy

  High School Diploma

  2006 — 2010

• School for International Training

  Study Abroad (Spring 2013), Multiculturalism and Human Rights

  2013

• Brown University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Africana Studies and Theater Arts & Performance Studies (double major)

  2014

• Harvard Graduate School of Education

  Master of Education (Ed.M.), Education Policy & Management

  2019

Skills

• Facilitation
• Educational Leadership
• Acting
• Organizational Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Teaching
• Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Communication
• Public Speaking
• Curriculum Development
• Leadership
• Teen Programming
• Social Media
• English Language Learners
• Lesson Planning
• Cultural Competency
• Social Justice
• Playwriting
• Teamwork
• Equality & Diversity
• Community Outreach