Jennifer has 20 years of combined experience in the areas of for-profit and non-profit marketing, fundraising, business-development and media production. Currently, Jennifer is Vice President, Development for Link Media, Inc. the largest independent media organization in the United States available in over 31 million homes on DirectTV and DISH satellite, 8 million additional homes through limited cable distribution, with additional presence in universities nationwide, and globally at www.linktv.org. As the operational and strategic head of fundraising, Jennifer is charged with identifying and stewarding the donor base and working with executive leadership on the launch of a campaign designed to triple Link’s reach within five years. Through her career Jennifer has directly generated tens of millions of dollars in donations, most recently as the Director of Marketing & Fundraising for Helen Keller International. She holds an executive M.B.A. from Rutgers Business School and a B.F.A. Film, Television & Radio from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television.

Jennifer became involved with Dear Anna Olson based on the strength of its message, the beauty of its artistry and the commitment of its creator. Dear Anna Olson has been a distinctive and wonderful opportunity for Jennifer to learn more about the craft and language of animation and live out its message of connection through the growth of her friendship with Dean.