Jenny Schawe

Manager of Business Systems, Finance, Operations and People

Jenny is manager of business systems at Climate Lead, where she works closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure Climate Lead has the technology, data, and insight needed to achieve its goals.

Prior to joining Climate Lead, Jenny served as donor and grants database manager for the KIPP Foundation, where she helped design a system to track fundraising and grantmaking data for the school network. She previously held multiple positions at Room to Read. In each role, Jenny has worked to optimize databases to facilitate team collaboration and streamline operations.

Originally from Ohio, Jenny is based in Asheville, North Carolina. She holds a bachelor’s degree in classics and world religions from Ohio University. Jenny is excited to enhance Climate Lead’s library of knowledge and build toward a sustainable future for all.

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