Jennifer O’Connor
Prospect Data Specialist
Why I Wear Green
Working to support higher education is deeply meaningful to me; education has the power to open doors, create opportunities, and transform lives. I wear green because I believe in making education more accessible and impactful. I find real purpose in playing a part in that process.
Overview
Jennifer, who “loves turning information into action and making systems work better for everyone,” is right where she belongs. As the Prospect Data Specialist at UNDAAF, she focuses on data entry, reporting, and analysis — keeping alumni and donor information organized, accurate, and flowing seamlessly through our systems.
When she’s away from the office, Jennifer enjoys the theater, reading memoirs, and hanging out with her black cat, Jasper.
Qualifications
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BA, Theater Management, Ithaca College
Knowledge
In previous roles, Jennifer has helped develop prospect management policies and procedures and has been the go-to Excel expert, building reports and dashboards that enhanced data analysis and pipeline management. With a unique background in theater and development, she blends strengths and skills in data analysis and processes with thoughtful problem-solving and behind the scenes work.