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Leadership - Jennifer and James Wood Foundation
MEET OUR LEADERS

Our Leadership

Guided by vision and driven by purpose, our leadership team brings decades of experience and unwavering commitment to creating meaningful change.

FOUNDERS

Jennifer & James Wood

Visionaries & Philanthropists

Jennifer and James Wood founded this organization with a shared vision of creating lasting positive change in communities across the nation. With over three decades of combined experience in business leadership and community development, they bring a unique perspective to philanthropic work.

Their commitment to education, youth empowerment, and sustainable community development stems from their belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their circumstances.

30+
Years Combined Experience
50+
Communities Impacted

"We believe that true success is measured not by wealth accumulated, but by lives transformed and communities strengthened for generations to come."

Jennifer and James Wood, Foundation Founders

Jennifer & James Wood

Foundation Founders

Board of Trustees

Our diverse board brings expertise from various sectors, united by a common commitment to our mission.

Dr. Sarah Chen

Dr. Sarah Chen

Education Chair

Former Dean of Education with 25+ years in academic leadership and community development.

Michael Rodriguez

Michael Rodriguez

Finance Chair

CFO with expertise in nonprofit financial management and sustainable resource allocation.

Amara Johnson

Amara Johnson

Community Outreach

Community organizer with 15+ years building partnerships and grassroots initiatives.