Jen Bennett
About Jen Bennett
Jen Bennett is a Director at Women's CoLab and Creative Director at Verizon, with extensive experience in design, marketing, and nutrition. She has produced successful programs and built a large community, demonstrating her leadership and organizational skills.
Current Role at Women's CoLab
Jen Bennett serves as the Director at Women's CoLab since 2021. In this role, she has successfully built a community of over 15,000 members. Under her leadership, the organization has hosted virtual events that achieved over 1 million views within six months of launch. Her focus on community engagement and event production has contributed significantly to the organization's growth and outreach.
Experience at Verizon
Jen Bennett has held multiple positions at Verizon, currently serving as Creative Director since 2018. Prior to this role, she worked as Art Director from 2012 to 2018 and as a Graphic Designer for a brief period in 2011-2012. Her experience at Verizon encompasses managing design and video production, showcasing her versatility and expertise in creative leadership.
Educational Background
Jen Bennett has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Food Science from Montclair State University from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she holds a BFA in Graphic Design from the School of Visual Arts, completed between 2000 and 2005. She also achieved a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and a Plant-Based Professional Cook Certification from Rouxbe Online Culinary School.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Jen Bennett worked at Nourison as a Designer & Marketing Coordinator from 2007 to 2008. She also served as Creative Manager at Proclivity Systems for nine months in 2011. Her early career included a position as Graphic Designer at Verizon, which transitioned into her Art Director role. This trajectory highlights her extensive experience in design and marketing across various industries.
Achievements in Video Production
Jen Bennett produced the Next20 program, which garnered over 5 million views across 15 episodes on Verizon and Yahoo platforms. This achievement reflects her capabilities in video production and content creation, demonstrating her impact in engaging large audiences through digital media.