Jennifer Freeman

Joined February 2024 • Atlanta

Why I joined Women in Community Building for Good
Below you will find a good picture of who I am and why I would like to join Grapevine. Your mission and objective exemplify my calling to make a positive and impactful difference in my community and the world. In addition to working with the federal government, I am the CEO and Senior Managing Partner of Freeman Young Group, LLC. See my LinkedIn profile for more details. I am a Trusted Advisor, Visionary, Strategist, Change Agent, and Senior Executive with expertise and a strong passion for philanthropy, public policy, communications, and fundraising across various sectors. I am skilled in pinpointing, analyzing, and addressing core issues within operational processes, evaluating risk factors, and making critical business decisions. Apart from my dedication to building partnerships and strategic alliances, I enjoy establishing, maintaining, and utilizing a broad network of contacts. • Garnered and leveraged a vast network of influencers, policymakers, CEOs, and community and business leaders. • Served as a guest speaker and special vocalist for community-related organizations, business functions, and private events, volunteering with nonprofit and human relations organizations, building relationships, and solving problems. • Partnered with community-based nonprofit initiatives as an Emerging Philanthropist, Visionary, and Ambassador for housing, food insecurity, women, economic/community development, entrepreneurship, education, and public policy. • Worked as a gifted songwriter and trained vocalist with Grammy Award-winning and recording musicians. • Graced the stage with performers like Patti LaBelle, Johnny Oneal, Norman Connors, Jerry Peters, and Sonny Emory. • Recorded and released an inaugural CD in NYC/Manhattan Center, produced by a legendary producer, musician, and songwriter - Norman Connors, along with Grammy Award-Winning writer, composer, and musician - Jerry Peters. Leadership Highlights: I have served as a Special Asst. to the Chairman, Executive Asst. to the Commissioner, Dpty. Chief of Staff and PR/Comms Specialist at the Dep. of Econ. Dev. Apart from being an Advisory Board Member at HouseATL, I hold the positions of Communications, Outreach, and Engagement Chair and VP at Collier Heights National Historic District, appointed to HouseAtl and the Renaming Concourse D at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to the Michael R. Hollis Concourse Steering Commottee as well as the Past Vice Chair of the RISE Schools and Past President of the Atlanta Planning Advisory Board.

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