Berks County Community Foundation Welcomes New Communication Manager

From Berks County Community Foundation

Berks County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of a new team member, Jennifer Heydt. Jen assumed the role of Communication Manager on Tuesday, July 8, and brings with her a wealth of experience and local connections.

Jen is the foundation’s storyteller. She manages the external communications of the foundation and ensures all media, events, and presentations meet the mission statement of the foundation. In her role as Communication Manager, Jen is responsible for managing the foundation’s messaging and presentation through diverse forms of media and communications. She will maintain and seek opportunities to share the important work the foundation completes through the website, social media platforms, magazine editions, annual reports, and more. Jen manages and develops the Community Foundation’s brand with the guidance of the Vice President for Philanthropic Services.

Prior to her role at the Community Foundation, Jen worked as a marketing and communications professional in various sectors, including nonprofit, independent publishing, and retail. In her previous role, she hosted monthly educational events for growing families in the Philadelphia area to help them make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Jen was a regional chapter liaison for Arts Ignite (formerly Artists Striving to End Poverty, also known as “ASTEP”) and Creative Director of Albright College’s chapter of ASTEP.

Jen graduated from Exeter Township Senior High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts from Albright College, with a major in English Literature and a minor in Theatre. She was a Shirk Scholar and 2019 Gold “A” Award Winner for her outstanding leadership in campus activities and for enriching the cultural life of the College through intellectual, literary, musical, artistic, and social endeavors. In 2018, Jen became an Artist as Citizen scholar at The Juilliard School. The following year, Jen spearheaded a group of Berks County volunteers who sought to defend the tenant rights of renters local to the area. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Temple University.

Molly McCullough Robbins, Vice President for Philanthropic Services, stated, “We are delighted to welcome Jen Heydt to the Community Foundation. Jen’s experience in communications, coupled with her community connections and dedication to excellence, makes her an exceptional addition to our team.”

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