Jennie Sparandara is Managing Director, Head of Programs, for Corporate Responsibility at JPMorgan Chase. Jennie leads the firm’s efforts to drive inclusive economic growth in communities through initiatives that strengthen workforce systems, revitalize neighborhoods, grow small businesses, and improve individuals’ financial health. Leveraging the firm’s philanthropic, policy, research and business resources, her portfolio includes signature firm projects to address the future of work and workers, support underserved entrepreneurs, and bolster the long-term vitality of communities.

Jennie joined the firm in 2016; previously she led the Job Opportunity Investment Network (JOIN), a partnership between philanthropy, government, community organizations and employers to drive economic development. Jennie was appointed by Mayor Michael Nutter as the first Director of Human Capital Investments for the City of Philadelphia, responsible for reorganizing the city’s job training and anti-poverty agencies to support better outcomes for low income Philadelphians. She also led anti-poverty efforts for the City after the 2009 financial crisis, focusing on out of work adults and small business owners. Previously, Jennie served in policy roles at the federal and local levels including at the Center for Democracy and Technology and Government Accountability Office. She has served as a Board Member of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, the Council for College and Career Success, the GreenLight Fund, and as a trustee of Community College of Philadelphia.

Jennie holds a bachelor’s degree from Barnard College, Columbia University and a master’s degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University.