About me
Jennifer Curtis is a Project Manager in Academic Affairs at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) in Arizona, bringing more than 20 years of progressive experience across Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Workforce Development, and Career and Technical Education (CTE). Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jennifer has built a career defined by collaboration, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to student success and workforce alignment. Jennifer holds a Master’s degree in Education (Higher Education), completed in December 2025, and was selected for the ACTE NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Fellowship in January 2026, a year-long professional development experience designed to develop organizational leadership, strategic management, and systems-level thinking among postsecondary CTE leaders.In her current role, Jennifer manages complex, grant-funded initiatives from concept through implementation, overseeing budgets, funding allocations, and compliance while coordinating grant-related events, equipment procurement, and facility improvements that support instructional quality and workforce readiness. She provides strategic leadership in advancing workforce-focused innovation by translating grant investments into high-impact student outcomes and aligning Academic Affairs, Workforce Development, and industry partners around industry-driven CTE pathways. Jennifer collaborates closely with faculty, staff, administrators, Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) advisory councils, and industry partners to design and implement quick-start, workforce-responsive programs aligned with labor market data and regional needs. Her work also contributes to system-wide frameworks supporting emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and advanced technical pathways, helping move pilot initiatives into scalable, sustainable models.
