Jennifer Christian, Class of 2001

Senior ManagerNeighborWorks America
"The Carolina MPA program emphasized all of the skills that are critical to my daily work as I manage complex, team-focused projects and a budget of close to $70 million."

Senior Manager, NeighborWorks America

“The Carolina MPA program emphasized skills that are critical to my daily work as I manage complex, team-focused projects and a budget of close to $70 million.”

Jennifer Christian worked on housing projects in central Appalachia during high school, each summer through college, and for five years after graduating.

Jennifer’s desire to be most effective and have the greatest impact in a career that followed her passion to help others led her to pursue and earn her MPA.

Today, Jennifer helps create strong and sustainable governing boards nationwide that work to improve the lives of low-income families.

Professional Experience:

  • Special Assistant/ Project Manager – Excellence in Governance,
  • NeighborWorks America, Washington, DC
  • Director of Affiliate Relations, Rebuilding Together, Washington, DC
  • Director of Technical Services, NC Center for Nonprofits, Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Director of Summer Ministries, Appalachia Service Project
  • Field Coordinator, Appalachia Service Project

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