Principal
Jenny founded Progressive Promotions in 2004 after honing her communications and advocacy skills at places like JVA Consulting, NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado and Friends of the National Zoo. She believes in Margaret Mead’s famous quote – and lives it every day: “Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
But don’t think she’s a humorless do-gooder…most of the time you’ll find her with a big smile and an even bigger laugh!
From Washington, D.C. to Denver, Jenny served in roles like political director, field director, coalition chair, public education program manager, statewide organizer and consultant for nonprofits and government agencies. Her expertise runs the gamut, including strategic communications planning, message development, media relations, digital campaigns and community outreach, having:
Conducted research for Blueprint to End Hunger, The Colorado Health Foundation and The Colorado Trust to develop targeted messaging for marketing and media relations.
Created comprehensive communication audits and plans for many groups, including Re:Vision, Mile High Health Alliance and Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains.
Secured statewide print, radio, TV and online attention for clients like Time's Up!, Colorado Consumer Health Initiative and the Global Campaign for Education.
Wrote and designed hard-hitting marketing collaterals and websites for groups like Good Business Colorado, United for a New Economy and Strong Sisters.
Trained staff and activists at Colorado Peoples Alliance, Yes on 70/Colorado Families for a Fair Wage and Fight for 15 in messaging, media outreach and public relations.
Facilitated strategic communications planning for groups like Padres Unidos, Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County and Project VOYCE.
Jenny earned a Graduate Public Relations Certificate, a Masters in Education and a B.A in English – all at University of Colorado – so she brings a theoretical knowledge of communications and systems change theory to her decades of real-life practice.
Earned Media Work: Message Development, Strategic Planning, Coalition Building, Media Relations, Ballot Measure Communications, Legislative Advocacy Campaign Communications, Press Releases, Press Statements, Press Outreach, Op-Eds & LTE's, Trainings
Outside of Work: Jenny enjoys hiking, biking, cooking for people who love to eat and hanging out with her adult kids John and Sarah, cat Skye and amazing friends. She serves on several boards, including Re:Vision, a food justice and community wealth building nonprofit in Westwood.
Favorite Spot in Colorado: Collegiate Peaks and Sangre de Cristo mountains (tie)