Jennifer Gennaro Oxley

Jennifer Gennaro Oxley is a national expert in change leadership and innovative business strategy, with experience across for-profit, trade associations, chambers of commerce, and non-profits. She currently serves as Interim Executive Director of the Fulbright Association, a position she has held previously.

With over 25 years of experience, Jennifer is known for her ability to unite public and private sectors, advocate effectively, generate funding, and create collective impact within industries and communities. She was the founding Executive Director of The Motley Fool Foundation, dedicated to advancing financial freedom, and co-led Playworks’ Mid-Atlantic office, promoting safe play in schools nationwide. As Executive Director of the Fulbright Association in her first stint, she co-launched TEDxFulbright, advanced global advocacy which restored Congressional funding for the Fulbright Program, expanded the chapter member network and diversified funding sources.

Jennifer has also held leadership roles at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where she co-founded the Mid-Market Business Division, and at the Electronic Retailing Association, where she developed programs including the first online retailing alliance, overhauled marketing & communications, and increased international membership.

Jennifer holds (or has held) volunteer leadership roles with civic organizations focused on empowerment and equity, including Leadership Greater Washington, Compass Pro Bono, and the YMCA National Capital. She has created several mentoring programs for young adults and earned multiple awards for her work. Jennifer earned a B.A. in Business from UMASS Amherst, is married with two wonderful children and is a long-time DC-area resident, committed to driving unity & positive social impact in her community.