Jennifer Sassani
About Jennifer Sassani
Jennifer Sassani is the Vice President of Private Markets at Hershey Trust Company, with a focus on private market investments and over 25 years of asset management experience.
Jennifer Sassani's Role at Hershey Trust Company
Jennifer Sassani serves as Vice President, Private Markets at Hershey Trust Company, having joined the organization in 2017. She is responsible for leading the portfolio strategy for private market investments, which encompass private equity, private real assets, and private credit. Sassani leads the portfolio construction, manager selection, and due diligence processes for the Private Real Asset program.
Jennifer Sassani's Asset Management Experience
With 25 years of asset management experience, Jennifer Sassani has held critical roles in various respected institutions. She has managed large portfolios and investment strategies, with a focus on private equity and real assets. Her career includes significant tenures at Lehigh University and Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System (SERS), where she handled complex investment programs.
Jennifer Sassani's Previous Roles at Lehigh University
Before joining Hershey Trust Company, Jennifer Sassani served as Director of Alternative Investments at Lehigh University. She oversaw private equity and private real estate initiatives and functioned as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Investment Office. Her responsibilities included managing substantial investment programs and operations within the university.
Jennifer Sassani's Role at SERS
Jennifer Sassani held various roles at the Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System (SERS), eventually becoming Co-Director of Alternative Investments. During her tenure, she managed SERS' private equity program, which at the time totaled $10 billion, demonstrating her expertise in handling large-scale investment portfolios.
Jennifer Sassani's Educational Background
Jennifer Sassani holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from Shippensburg University and a Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA) from Bucknell University. Her academic credentials have laid a solid foundation for her extensive career in asset management.
Jennifer Sassani's Board Membership
In addition to her professional responsibilities, Jennifer Sassani is a board member of the Shippensburg University Foundation. This role allows her to contribute to the strategic direction and governance of the foundation.
Jennifer Sassani's Personal Interests
Outside her professional commitments, Jennifer Sassani is dedicated to her family and enjoys spending time in her gardens. These personal interests provide a balanced lifestyle alongside her demanding career.