Jenny Dirksen
About Jenny Dirksen
Jenny Dirksen serves as the Senior Director of Share Our Strength Brand Initiatives, where she leads cross-departmental efforts to promote the organization's brand. With a background in culinary arts and extensive experience at Share Our Strength, she has held various leadership roles since 2010.
Current Role at Share Our Strength
Jenny Dirksen serves as the Senior Director of Share Our Strength Brand Initiatives, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she directs efforts to promote and grow the Share Our Strength brand, particularly during its 40th anniversary year. She leads cross-departmental initiatives in Internal Communications, ensuring cohesive messaging and engagement across the organization.
Previous Positions at Share Our Strength
Prior to her current role, Jenny Dirksen held several key positions at Share Our Strength. She served as the National Director of Culinary Events from 2011 to 2016, and as the NYC Director from 2010 to 2012. Following that, she was the National Director of Chef & Culinary Professional Relations from 2016 to 2019, and the National Director of Champion Engagement from 2019 to 2023. Her extensive experience within the organization spans over a decade.
Education and Training
Jenny Dirksen holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied Cinema Studies and Journalism. Additionally, she has an Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from The Culinary Institute of America. She also studied Environmental Studies at Tufts University, enhancing her understanding of sustainability in culinary practices.
Experience at Union Square Hospitality Group
Before her tenure at Share Our Strength, Jenny Dirksen worked at Union Square Hospitality Group. She served as the Director of Community Investment from 2004 to 2010, where she focused on community engagement initiatives. Earlier in her career, she was the Executive Assistant to Danny Meyer from 1999 to 2002, gaining valuable insights into the hospitality industry.