Jill Cavagnaro
About Jill Cavagnaro
Jill Cavagnaro serves as the Director of Government Relations at ClassWallet, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in government relations and human resources, she has previously worked at National Heritage Academies and Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett.
Work at ClassWallet
Jill Cavagnaro has served as the Director of Government Relations at ClassWallet since 2022. In this role, she focuses on establishing and maintaining relationships with government entities to support the company's objectives. Her responsibilities include advocating for policies that align with ClassWallet's mission and facilitating communication between the organization and various stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Government Relations
Before joining ClassWallet, Jill Cavagnaro worked at National Heritage Academies for five years as a Senior Government Relations Associate from 2017 to 2022. In this position, she was responsible for managing government relations and compliance efforts. Prior to that, she served as a Compliance Specialist at the same organization from 2007 to 2017, where she ensured adherence to regulatory requirements.
Early Career Background
Jill Cavagnaro began her career as an Executive Recruiting Assistant at Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett from 2006 to 2007. She also held a position as a Human Resources Assistant at Foremost Insurance for six months in 2007. These early roles provided her with foundational experience in recruitment and human resources.
Education and Certifications
Jill Cavagnaro studied Communications at Cornerstone University for one year from 1999 to 2000. She later attended Michigan State University, where she achieved the Certified Human Resources Specialist designation in 2009. This certification has contributed to her expertise in human resources and government relations.