Jennifer Marrapese joined NEEP in June of 2022 as Senior Director, Programs and Strategy. In this role, Jennifer oversees and implements the organization’s strategic programs. She serves as NEEP’s leader for program and project planning and management and product/solutions development, and supports stakeholder engagement and fundraising.
Before joining NEEP, Jennifer served as Chief of People, Culture, and Communication at Petersen Engineering, where she positioned the firm for rapid growth while maintaining and enhancing organizational culture. Prior to that, Jennifer served as Executive Director of Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) for nearly 10 years, where her efforts helped increase membership by 300% and staff retention by 50%, while growing sponsorships and diversifying revenues significantly. She began her career as a regulatory attorney, holding several roles of increasing responsibility in the telecommunications sector.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and received a master’s degree in organizational development and management from Fielding University. She holds a Juris Doctor from University of California. Jennifer serves on the board of CET (Center for EcoTechnology) and is a lifetime member of NESEA.
Q: What's something about you that would surprise us?
A: I can make a meal out of almost anything, and love the challenge of using my CSA veggies before they rot.
Q: Name one thing you cannot live without?
A: Yoga. I'm a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200). I practice daily although I'm not currently teaching.
Speaking Information
Stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, nonprofit leadership, creating an inclusive culture
