Jennifer W. Roberts currently serves as the Executive Director for the Newark Campus Development Fund, The Thomas J. Evans Foundation and The Gilbert Reese Family Foundation.

In her current roles she has the opportunity to support access to education at COTC and Ohio State Newark, expansion of the recreational resources available for youth throughout the county, management of more than 200 parcels leased to non-profits throughout the county, and special projects funded by the foundations. Projects recently completed include the start-up of a Boys & Girls Club in Newark, the renovation of Everett Park and the construction of the Canal Market District.

Jennifer’s work requires her to collaborate with private donors, corporate and higher education leaders, government officials, non-profit organizations, and citizens of Licking County.

She received her B.A. from Denison University and began her career as a technology and business management consultant with Accenture. A passion for education and service led her to work for Licking County United Way, Denison University, The Ohio State University at Newark, Central Ohio Technical College, and Ohio Wesleyan University.

Jennifer is a member of the Newark Rotary Club. She currently serves on the Licking County Chamber of Commerce Board, the Canal Market District and Enterprise Hub Board where she serves as Treasurer, the Boys & Girls of Newark Advisory Board where she serves as the Resource Development Chair, The Works Advisory Council, and the Licking County Food Pantry Board. She served three terms on the Granville Public Library Board serving as the committee chair for the library levy renewal and has previously served on the Licking Memorial Health Systems Development Council.

Jennifer resides in Granville with her husband Todd and their three boys, Austin, Ian, and Duncan.