Jill Schaeffer Hetherington
About Jill Schaeffer Hetherington
Jill Schaeffer Hetherington serves as the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Newfront, a position she has held since 2012. She has a strong educational background with an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Bucknell University, and she actively engages in volunteer work focused on diversity and inclusion.
Work at Newfront
Jill Schaeffer Hetherington has served as the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Newfront since 2012. Her tenure spans over 12 years, during which she has contributed to the company's growth and strategic initiatives. Newfront operates in various locations, including San Francisco, San Mateo, Redwood City, and San Jose. As a founding employee of ABD, which later evolved into Newfront, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the organization's direction.
Education and Expertise
Jill Schaeffer Hetherington earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, where she studied from 1996 to 1998. She received the Dean’s Award for leadership during her time on campus. Prior to her MBA, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Interdepartmental Business Management, Economics, and Sociology from Bucknell University, studying from 1988 to 1992. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in business development and management.
Professional Background
Before her current role at Newfront, Jill held various positions in marketing and leadership. She worked as the Director of Marketing at Pandesic from 1998 to 2000 and served as Director at Siebel Systems from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, she was involved with Kendall Wilkinson Design, LLC in a marketing capacity from 2009 to 2012. Jill also contributed to the Cathedral School for Boys as a Member of the Board of Trustees from 2013 to 2014.
Current Involvement and Volunteer Work
Jill Schaeffer Hetherington is actively involved in several organizations. Since 2020, she has served on the Advisory Committee for the Center for the Study of Diversity and Democracy at Northwestern University. She is also a Limited Partner at How Women Invest, contributing to initiatives that support women in business. Additionally, Jill volunteers with underprivileged children at various organizations, including the Edgewood Center for Children in San Francisco and Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos in Guatemala and Mexico City.
Community Engagement and Leadership
Jill Schaeffer Hetherington is committed to community engagement and leadership. She serves on the Silicon Valley Board for How Women Lead, focusing on empowering women in leadership roles. Her volunteer efforts extend to working with children in need, including those at the Bal Bhavan center for children in Jaipur, India. Jill's dedication to diversity and inclusion is evident in both her professional and personal endeavors.