ArtsBridge Foundation’s Executive Director Named Social Impact Women to Watch Finalist
26 Junio 2024 - 2:30PM
ArtsBridge Foundation is honored to share that its
executive director Jennifer D. Dobbs has been named a
2023
Nonprofit HR’s ‘Social Impact Women to Watch’ finalist.
The annual recognition by Nonprofit HR
highlights 24 women across North America, out of
over 130 nominations, who have made significant contributions to
nonprofits, associations, foundations, social enterprises, and the
communities they serve. The award was presented during the
Orchestrating Excellence reception at the
SHRM24 Annual Conference & Expo on June 24,
2024, in Chicago.
“I am honored to be recognized alongside an incredible group of
leaders and changemakers,” says Jennifer D. Dobbs,
executive director for ArtsBridge Foundation. “Family and
service have always been part of my life path. Combined with my
love for the arts and education, these values help my daily quest
to grow our organization's presence while expanding the reach of
our programs and impact on our community,” she adds.
Since joining the Foundation as executive director in 2017, Ms.
Dobbs has established new performing arts and community outreach
programs and partnerships; increased geographic outreach to 70
Georgia counties and financial aid subsidies to Title I and
underserved schools; implemented the nation’s first non-gendered
category for the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards program
and an organizational Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access
(I.D.E.A.) policy; overseen seven consecutive Southeast Emmy® Award
nominations with six wins; created a Snack Pack Program to assist
students with food insecurity; and more.
“We are very happy that Jennifer’s leadership and unwavering
dedication are being recognized along with such impactful women.
This award is a testament to her outstanding contributions to the
arts and social impact sector,” says Elizabeth Lenhart,
director of arts education for ArtsBridge.
Ms. Dobbs continues to expand outreach opportunities that
encourage businesses, organizations, foundations, and individuals
to become invested partners. In addition to the Social Impact Women
to Watch recognition, Ms. Dobbs was also named one of Georgia
Trend’s Top 500 Georgia’s Most Influential Leaders of 2023.
Learn more about her work and leadership by listening to a
special episode of the Nonprofit HR’s podcast, “The Switch", or by
visiting ArtsBridgeGA.org.
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About ArtsBridge FoundationArtsBridge
Foundation provides high-quality arts education
and community programs that engage, motivate, inspire and elevate
the next generation of artists and arts supporters.
ArtsBridge provides arts education opportunities to
Pre-K-12 students through programs at the Cobb Energy
Performing Arts Centre, including field trips, professional
development workshops and the six-time Southeast Emmy®
Award-winning annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards
(GHSMTA). Since 2007, ArtsBridge has served nearly
425,000 students and educators from 70 Georgia counties, plus
students from five bordering states. ArtsBridge Foundation is
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. To learn more
visit ArtsBridgeGA.org.
Media Contact:Jennifer D. Dobbs,
Executive Directorjdobbs@artsbridgega.org(770) 916-2803