Jen has more than 25 years of leadership experience in informal learning, notably at Carnegie Science Center, Glazer Children’s Museum, McWane Science Center and PBS. Her commitment to education in the K-12 sphere is matched by a passion for equity, belonging, and justice for all in STEM careers. A staunch advocate and actor in the Girls and STEM movement, she is the immediate past Board Chair of the National Girls Collaborative, Board Member and development co-chair for the National Association for Gifted Children, and a former Obama White House Advisor to his Administration’s Women and Girls Council. In her career, she has raised tens of millions of dollars to sustain mission-driven non-profits through relationships across government, individual, foundation, and corporate social innovation funds. And, as an Emmy ® Award Winner, her production of media from the curriculum of IMAX films and an American Masters documentary, numerous animated series, games, web experiences and a talk show captivates parents, educators, and youth across diverse topics such as math, science, technology, literacy, equity, and educational innovation. You can find out more about Jen’s impact at www.jenstancil.com.
Jen is based in North Carolina, and cherishes her husband and child, kitty, gardening, watching all the sports, and looking up at the stars.