Jennifer Leff

Associate Program Officer @ Meridian

Jennifer joined Meridian International Center’s GlobalConnect division in September 2013 after completing her Programs Internship. Since then, she became a Program Associate, providing administrative and logistical support for U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassies abroad, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and private clients.In her current position, Jennifer programs for various grant activities, including logistical support for theme-based exchanges and workshops both domestically and internationally. Most recently, Jennifer implemented the first-ever Women in Science (WiSci) STEAM Camp, part of the Let Girls Learn initiative, in Rwanda for 120 high school women from the United States and Africa. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and French from the State University of New York at Oneonta. During her undergraduate career, Jennifer had the opportunity to study abroad at l’Université Paris-Sorbonne. Jennifer speaks conversational French and beginner Spanish.