Jenn Hamrick

Jenn  Hamrick Vander Woude is a strategic nonprofit leader, licensed social  worker, and systems-change advocate with over 15 years of experience  advancing equity, growing strong teams, and developing programs that  center care, accountability, and collective well-being. She brings a  grounded, relational approach to leadership and a deep commitment to  mentoring emerging changemakers. Jenn has served in a range of  executive, programmatic, and advisory roles across the nonprofit and  public sectors, including Executive Director of Friends for a Nonviolent  World and Integrated Health & Justice Administrator for Ramsey  County. She has led initiatives focused on justice system  transformation, trauma-informed leadership, community-driven policy, and  cross-sector collaboration. As the founder of Jenn Hamrick LLC, she  partners with mission-driven organizations to navigate transitions,  design thoughtful strategies, and build values-aligned leadership  capacity. Her consulting and coaching work often focuses on supporting  teams through change, strengthening emotional intelligence, and  embedding equity into everyday practices. She is known for blending  structure with creativity, and reflection with action. Jenn holds a  Master of Social Work (MSW), is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker  (LGSW), and has completed certifications in Human Resource Management,  Trauma-Effective Leadership, and Social Impact Strategy. She has  developed and led statewide training programs, facilitated national  conferences, and taught graduate courses in leadership and policy. She  also created a robust internship program at Friends for a Nonviolent  World that supported over 30 early-career professionals in building  real-world advocacy and leadership skills. In her personal life, Jenn  fosters rescue dogs, cares for her own beloved dog and five spirited  chickens, and finds joy and balance through triathlon training. She  believes movement, animals, and laughter are essential parts of the  leadership journey. Jenn is honored to join the Program Committee for  Leaders of Today and Tomorrow (LOTT). She is excited to contribute her  experience in curriculum design, facilitation, and coaching to help  build an inclusive and inspiring leadership development experience. She  believes in LOTT’s mission and sees investing in emerging women leaders  as one of the most powerful ways to shape a more equitable future.