Jean Grant

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About Jean Grant

Jean Grant is a seasoned professional in higher education and the nonprofit world with a passion for education, leadership and service to the community. Her undergraduate degree in communications coupled with a master's in leadership studies have provided her a solid basis for the hands-on work she has performed throughout her career. An engaged learner and action-oriented leader, Jean is sharply tuned to the most effective ways to connect high-performing philanthropists, volunteers and professionals with meaningful endeavors. As a fundraising professional, she has successfully secured significant funding for important causes such as education, AIDS research, the arts, homelessness and programs at-risk youths, stretching from the east San Gabriel Valley to Downtown LA to the West Side. As an event expert, Jean is known for her exquisitely crafted and executed events, which create important connections between guests and the cause they have come to support. As a serial connector, Jean has a detailed and customized approach to stewarding key relationships and moving each to its highest and personal best. She currently hosts networking events for business and nonprofit professionals in Downtown Los Angeles, and works with individuals to connect them with resources in the community that will further their personal and professional goals. She is a gifted speaker, writer and teacher, energized by the role of champion and advocate. She is a team player, dedicated to the art of collaboration and has enjoyed mentoring her staff, interns and volunteers. Jean credits her Midwestern upbringing for her strong work ethic and commitment to service, as well as her belief in the importance of the larger community. Whether she is overseeing a charity event that raises a million dollars or is leading a bread-baking workshop with homeless woman on Skid Row, Jean's true joy comes from using her gifts and talents to make a difference in the world.