Jennifer Henderson
About Jennifer Henderson
Jennifer Henderson is the Founder and CEO of Tilt, a company focused on enhancing the leave of absence space through technology and human support. With a background in management roles at Noodles & Company and Starbucks, she has also contributed to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and is an advocate for mental health in the startup community.
Work at Tilt
Jennifer Henderson serves as the Founder and CEO of Tilt, a company she established in 2017. Tilt operates in the Fort Collins, Colorado Area and is part of the Techstars network, which provides mentorship and resources to startups. Under her leadership, Tilt focuses on enhancing the leave of absence space by integrating technology with human support. The company is recognized for improving operational efficiencies and employee experiences through its intuitive user interface and empathetic approach.
Previous Experience in Management
Prior to founding Tilt, Jennifer Henderson held several managerial positions. She worked at Noodles & Company as Area Manager for 10 months in Northern Colorado from 2014 to 2015. She also served as District Manager at Starbucks Coffee Company for six years, from 2008 to 2014, in the Colorado Springs area. Additionally, she was the Director of Operations at Noodles & Company from 2015 to 2017 in the West Region and worked as a Store Manager at Starbucks from 2003 to 2008 in Fort Collins.
Career Coaching Experience
Jennifer Henderson has experience in career coaching, having worked at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee as a Career Coach from 2019 to 2021 in Fort Collins. She also served as a Mentor at Galvanize Inc from 2016 to 2021. Her coaching expertise is further supported by her certification as a JCTC/JCDC Coach, achieved in 2018 through the Career Development Network.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Henderson studied at Colorado State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a focus on Speech Communication and Rhetoric, completing her degree from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication and leadership, which she has applied throughout her career in various managerial roles and as a career coach.
Involvement in Mental Health Initiatives
In 2023, Jennifer Henderson became a member of the Founder Mental Health Pledge, a coalition dedicated to destigmatizing mental healthcare within the startup community. Her involvement reflects her commitment to promoting mental health awareness and support among entrepreneurs and their teams.