Bio

An NC native from Charlotte, Jeni serves as the assistant director of development and donor relations at the Poole College of Management.

She launched her advancement career as an intern at her alma mater, William Peace University, graduating in May 2021. In June 2022, she returned to William Peace University as the alumni relations and annual giving events manager before transitioning into the role of advancement operations specialist and office manager. She joined the NC State Advancement Services team in July 2023 as a donor services specialist, drafting gift agreements across 18 colleges and units to align donor intent with institutional and IRS guidelines.

A collaborative professional, she enjoys partnering with campus colleagues to drive donor engagement across the university. Outside of work, she enjoys arts and crafts, specifically needlepoint, as well as baking bread from scratch. She loves listening to music, particularly The Beatles and Mitski, and enjoys taking hikes with her husband, whom she met in college, and their pug.