Jennifer Lynch
About Jennifer Lynch
Jennifer Lynch serves as the Reentry Services Program Director at Goodwill Industries International, where she manages a national reentry portfolio that impacts 156 local Goodwill organizations across 19 states. She has extensive experience in career services and counseling, having held various roles at Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut and other educational institutions.
Current Role at Goodwill Industries International
Jennifer Lynch serves as the Reentry Services Program Director at Goodwill Industries International since 2019. In this role, she manages a national reentry portfolio that impacts 156 local Goodwill organizations across 19 states. Her responsibilities include overseeing a budget of over $22.5 million, which is funded through the USDOL-ETA Reentry Employment Opportunities grants. Her leadership has influenced various cities, including Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, and Detroit, among others.
Previous Experience at Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut
Jennifer Lynch has extensive experience with Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut. She worked as a Career Center Coach for 10 months in 2011 in Milford, Connecticut. Following this, she served as the Career Center Coordinator from 2011 to 2013 in Bridgeport, CT, and then as Program Manager for Goodwill Career Centers from 2013 to 2014. She later held the position of Associate Director of Career Services from 2014 to 2017, contributing to various career development initiatives.
Educational Background
Jennifer Lynch holds a Master of Science in Education with Distinction from Hofstra University, where she studied Counseling from 2005 to 2007. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from the University of Delaware, completing her studies from 2001 to 2005. Her foundational education began at Mattituck-Cutchogue High School.
Collaborations and Initiatives
Jennifer Lynch has partnered with Root & Rebound to develop the 'Beyond the Record: Supporting Participants Who Are Justice-Involved Toolkit' for nationwide distribution. Additionally, she collaborated with Accenture to create a virtual reality application aimed at providing job counseling and interview practice for justice-involved individuals. These initiatives reflect her commitment to enhancing reentry services and support for individuals transitioning back into society.
Career in Education and Counseling
Before her extensive work with Goodwill, Jennifer Lynch gained experience in education and counseling. She worked as a School Counselor - Leave Replacement at Middle Country School District from 2010 to 2011. Earlier in her career, she served as a Para-Educator at Eastern Suffolk BOCES from 2005 to 2006. These roles contributed to her expertise in supporting individuals in educational and career pathways.