Jennifer Grace brings nearly three decades of leadership experience in education, operations, hospitality, and community service to her calling as Executive Director of Family Hope Center, a Christian nonprofit dedicated to supporting women and families. Her work is grounded in a deep commitment to affirming God’s promise of life—and life in abundance—fostering resilience, empathy, and practical transformation for every woman and family she serves. These values have been shaped by more than thirty years as a wife to Nathaniel and mother to their two grown sons, Nicholaus and Benjamin, and continually refined through her walk with Christ.She holds a BS in Public Affairs and an MA in Social and Public Policy, complemented by extensive training in performing arts and religious studies.
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Early in her career, Jennifer produced dozens of theatrical productions and large-scale community events, harnessing dance, music, and spoken word to build connection and illuminate shared human truths rooted in God’s design for relationship, dignity, and hope.
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Her operational expertise was refined over more than a decade directing complex, high-volume organizations: she managed a renowned Renaissance festival in Upstate New York, overseeing event logistics, vendor coordination, staff training, and guest experiences; and later directed daily operations for an inn and restaurant on Martha’s Vineyard, handling seasonal staffing, guest relations, inventory, and community engagement in a demanding island environment.
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Today, Jennifer channels that same disciplined leadership and relational care into Family Hope Center, serving women and families with the compassion and tenacity that flow from her faith and her unwavering belief in the sacred value of every life. She also teaches sociology and adult education at her local community college, continually sharpening the empathetic, evidence-based facilitation skills she brings to the Center’s work.
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Spending much of her life as a resident of Upstate New York’s historic Burned-Over District—a region once ablaze with spiritual revivals, reform movements, and enduring faith—Jennifer remains guided by a steady commitment to truth, grace, and the defense of life. Under her leadership, Family Hope Center continues its mission of meeting practical needs while nurturing Christ-centered hope, dignity, and lasting personal growth for the women and families it serves.
