Jenny Smith, Principal & Founder

Jenny is a seasoned executive renowned for propelling business growth and long-term value creation for global brands. By integrating cutting-edge social impact, sustainability, and public policy strategies into their operations, she transforms businesses into market leaders and drivers of positive change. 

She has collaborated with over 70 global brands, developing strategies, initiatives and multi-year partnerships that drive social and economic change. Her efforts have resulted in increased market share, higher customer and employee engagement and enhanced brand reputation in both the US and international markets.

Jenny has worked alongside leading civil society organizations, global businesses and public policymakers on issues related to gender equality, human rights and labor in global supply chains, economic development, international trade, leadership development and strategic philanthropy.

As Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement for Vital Voices, Jenny served in executive leadership to advance strategic decision-making and growth. She led a team responsible for all aspects of partnership development, philanthropic investment strategies, stakeholder events, brand development and communications.

Most recently, Jenny served as a Senior Vice President to Fontheim International, LLC, a global consultancy specializing in stakeholder-centered ESG strategies for global businesses; and as Executive Director of GlobalWorks Foundation, a public charity working to advance inclusive and sustainable development.

She is a proud member of the Continental Collective, an initiative that brings together influential bi-partisan, multi-sectoral, and diverse business leaders to collaborate, connect and advance solutions for our clients; CSR Talent Group, a network of leaders in the corporate impact space; and GlobalWIN, a 501c3 supporting a dynamic network of women advancing public policy and innovation.