{"id":1129,"date":"2025-08-15T17:31:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T21:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/tedxtempleuniversity\/?page_id=1129"},"modified":"2025-09-10T14:05:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T18:05:15","slug":"jennifer-profile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/tedxtempleuniversity\/jennifer-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Jennifer Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Jennifer J Jenkins<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Manager, Blackstone LaunchPad<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Jennifer is the Faculty Director behind TEDxTempleUniversity 2025.<\/strong> A published author, playwright, and communications specialist, Jennifer brings both creativity and depth to her role \u2014 where stories, ideas, and performance intersect.<\/p>

At the helm of TEDxTemple, Jennifer provides thoughtful guidance to the team, helping shape the event\u2019s vision, refine its message, and ensure that each speaker\u2019s voice resonates with clarity and impact. Her wide-ranging career \u2014 from publishing and theater to communications and education \u2014 gives her a unique perspective on how ideas can be crafted, shared, and amplified.<\/p>

Her leadership is defined by insight, collaboration, and a belief in the power of words to connect and inspire. With experience spanning the Manhattan Theatre Club, Steven Sondheim\u2019s Young Playwrights, PBS\u2019s Great Performances, and numerous academic and editorial roles<\/strong>, Jennifer has dedicated her career to elevating voices and nurturing creativity.<\/p>

Beyond TEDx, Jennifer is deeply committed to the art of storytelling \u2014 whether through her award-nominated novel American Bourbon<\/em>, her work in publishing, or her teaching. Her journey reflects both achievement and empathy, marked by a dedication to making knowledge accessible, imaginative, and transformative.<\/p>

In guiding this year\u2019s TEDx, Jennifer is helping set the stage for conversations that matter \u2014 inviting dialogue, sparking innovation, and celebrating the power of ideas to bring people together.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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  • Manager, Blackstone LaunchPad<\/strong> \u2013 Temple University (Apr 2024 \u2013 Present).<\/li>
  • Program Coordinator<\/strong> \u2013 Temple University (Mar 2022 \u2013 Sep 2024)<\/li>
  • Communications Instructor<\/strong> \u2013 Penn State University (Jan 2020 \u2013 May 2021)<\/li>
  • Adjunct Professor<\/strong> \u2013 Keystone College (2018 \u2013 2020) & Wilkes University (2016 \u2013 2018)<\/li>
  • Editorial Manager<\/strong> \u2013 Kaylie Jones Books (2016 \u2013 2019)<\/li>
  • Marketing Coordinator<\/strong> \u2013 Wilkes University (2015 \u2013 2017)<\/li>
  • Director of Theatre Arts<\/strong> \u2013 Dietrich Theater (2010 \u2013 2014)<\/li>
  • Production Associate<\/strong> \u2013 WNET, PBS Great Performances<\/em> (2000 \u2013 2002)<\/li>
  • Script Analyst<\/strong> \u2013 Steven Sondheim\u2019s Young Playwrights (1994 \u2013 2000)<\/li>
  • Literary Assistant<\/strong> \u2013 Manhattan Theatre Club (1991 \u2013 1994)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    • Mentor and guide for creative writers, student entrepreneurs, and community storytellers<\/li>
    • Active role in TEDxTempleUniversity 2025 as Faculty Director<\/strong>, providing mentorship, creative oversight, and event guidance<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      • American Bourbon<\/em> \u2013 Finalist, Tucson Literary Awards<\/li>
      • Plays produced in New York and regional theaters<\/li>
      • Published works in both fiction and nonfiction across entertainment, publishing, and business<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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