Janine Loechel
About Janine Loechel
Janine Loechel serves as the Director of Learning Integration at Feeding America, a position she has held since 2023. With a diverse background in content development and educational services, she has previously worked in various roles at BenchPrep and other publishing companies.
Work at Feeding America
Janine Loechel has served as the Director of Learning Integration at Feeding America since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing learning strategies and integrating educational resources to support the organization's mission of alleviating hunger. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she has been instrumental in developing programs that improve the effectiveness of learning initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at BenchPrep
Prior to her current position, Janine Loechel held multiple roles at BenchPrep, a company specializing in learning technology. She worked as the Director of Learning & Content Services from 2022 to 2023, and previously as the Senior Learning Content Manager from 2019 to 2020. Her tenure at BenchPrep included responsibilities for managing learning content and overseeing educational services, contributing to the company's growth in the learning sector.
Educational Background
Janine Loechel studied English at the University of Illinois Chicago, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from 2007 to 2010. She also attended Loyola University Chicago for a year, focusing on English studies. Additionally, she has pursued studies at the University of Chicago, further enhancing her academic credentials in the field.
Career Development in Publishing
Janine Loechel has a diverse background in the publishing industry. She began her career as a Production Intern at Sourcebooks in 2010 and later held various editorial roles at Goodheart-Willcox, including Assistant Editor and Associate Editor. Her experience also includes positions at Agate Publishing, Inc. as Project Coordinator and Associate Manager of Content Development, where she contributed to content creation and project management.
Early Career Roles
Before her extensive work in the publishing and education sectors, Janine Loechel held various positions in retail and office management. She worked at Michaels as an Office Specialist and Front End Supervisor, as well as at Barbara's Bookstore as a Receiving Specialist. These early roles provided her with foundational skills in organization and customer service.