Jennifer Wolford
About Jennifer Wolford
Jennifer Wolford serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Operation HOPE, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in strategy, operations, and finance, she has held various leadership roles in non-profit and educational organizations, demonstrating expertise in business strategy and team development.
Current Role at Operation HOPE
Jennifer Wolford serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Operation HOPE, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on driving innovation within the organization to enhance its mission and services. Her leadership is instrumental in shaping strategies that align with the organization's goals, particularly in the context of digital product development.
Previous Experience at Operation HOPE
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Wolford worked as the Chief Operating Officer at Operation HOPE from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she was responsible for overseeing daily operations and implementing strategic initiatives that supported the organization's objectives. Her experience in this role laid the groundwork for her current focus on innovation.
Professional Background
Jennifer Wolford has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in various organizations. She worked at Atlanta Speech School as the Director of Strategy & Operations for the Rollins Center for Language & Literacy from 2013 to 2020. Before that, she held positions such as Director of Finance & Administration at ACS Solutions and COO/Acting CFO at Elgia, Inc.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Wolford holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Georgia and a Master of Business Administration from Georgia College & State University. Her expertise includes designing and implementing business strategies, tactical planning, and program development. She specializes in KPI and success metric design, which are essential for performance improvement in organizations.
Skills and Specializations
Jennifer Wolford possesses skills in high-performance team building and has a strong background in fundraising and development for non-profit organizations. She is recognized as a hands-on leader for digital product development teams, emphasizing the importance of innovation in driving organizational growth and success.