Hi, I’m
Jennifer Marie
Allen
About me
While a Chicagoan at heart and soul, I'm an international professional dedicated to making a positive impact in the world. It is my mission to always be in a career that brings purpose to my life.
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For the last eight years, I have worked with the Kennedy Family organization, Best Buddies International, to help create inclusive opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This beautiful work has brought me to over 30 different countries.
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In 2018, I founded a social enterprise. WomenWise provides personal and professional development training to an extensive international network of female professionals. This project has introduced me to hundreds of inspiring and ambitious women.
Through consulting work, I assist tech start-ups to secure external funding for their companies.
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I consider myself to be a lifelong learner, and I am always seeking new areas of expertise. My most recent explorations have been with French, yoga, website design, and gardening.
skills
Board Development
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Budget Management
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Business Development
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Change Management
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Community Engagement
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Diversity & Inclusion
Event Planning
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Fundraising
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Leadership Development
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Market Strategy
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Negotiations
Operations
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P&L Management
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Profit Margin Increases
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Program Management
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Relationship Builder
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Social Impact Measurement
Staff Recruitment, Coaching & Mentoring
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Start-Up Consulting
Strategic Alliances
Strategy Planning
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Team Building
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Training & Development
education
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
Executive Education Program: Female Leadership in the 21st Century
#1 in Class
Berkeley, California; 2017
Universidad Popular de Madres de Plaza de Mayo
SIT Program: Comparative Education and SocialChange
4.0 GPA
Buenos Aires, Argentina; 2010
Miami University of Ohio
B.A. International Relations
B.A. Latin American Studies
Class of 2010, Early Graduation
Dean's List
Oxford, Ohio
IE Business School
Executive MBA, 2017
Graduated with Excellence
Madrid, Spain
Universidad Alberto Hurtado
SIT Program: Comparative Education and Social Change
4.0 GPA
Santiago, Chile; 2010
Carmel Catholic High School
Class of 2007
Graduated with Honors
Mundelein, Illinois