Jenny Bogoni
About Jenny Bogoni
Jenny Bogoni serves as the Executive Director of the Read By 4th Campaign at the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, where she has worked since 2015. With extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations, she focuses on collective efforts to address complex societal challenges.
Work at Free Library of Philadelphia
Jenny Bogoni serves as the Executive Director of the Read By 4th Campaign at the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to initiatives aimed at improving literacy rates among children in Philadelphia. Her leadership in this role has been pivotal in advancing citywide efforts that focus on collective action to enhance educational outcomes.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Sector
Before her current role, Jenny Bogoni held several significant positions in the nonprofit sector. She was the Executive Director at Spark in Philadelphia from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, she served as Vice President of Leadership at the Philadelphia Youth Network from 2005 to 2012. Her career also includes roles such as Senior Director of External Affairs at City Year Greater Philadelphia and Program Director for AmeriCorps at the National AIDS Fund.
Education and Expertise
Jenny Bogoni earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Growth and Structure of Cities from Haverford College, where she studied from 1984 to 1988. Her educational background supports her expertise in community development and organizational leadership. She has extensive experience in growing and scaling small enterprises, as well as facilitating large-scale initiatives that engage diverse stakeholders.
Background in Volunteerism
Jenny Bogoni began her career with a commitment to service as a Volunteer with the Peace Corps from 1990 to 1993. This experience laid the foundation for her dedication to community engagement and collective action, which has been a consistent theme throughout her professional journey.
Leadership and Collective Efforts
Throughout her career, Jenny Bogoni has demonstrated strong leadership skills by uniting hundreds of partners from various sectors to address complex societal challenges. Her approach is rooted in the belief that effective solutions arise from collective efforts that are informed by the experiences of those most impacted by the issues at hand.