Jennifer Berry

Doctor of Education

Dr. Jennifer Berry

Dr. Jennifer Berry is a transformational leader driving purposeful collaboration between education, industry, and community ecosystems. As CEO of SmartLab, she champions mission-driven innovation that equips learners for tomorrow's workforce and fosters systemic change that matters for partners, funders, and communities. Her work accelerates strategic partnerships, measurable outcomes, and shared impact at scale.

Dr. Berry is a trusted voice for:

  • Community Builders & Changemakers uniting cross-sector stakeholders
  • Corporate Funders & Foundations investing in workforce readiness, inclusion, and long-term impact
  • Executives and policymakers committed to sustainable partnerships
  • Education

    USC Rossier School of Education

    Doctor of Education, EdD

    Organizational Change and Leadership

    2019 - 2022

    MPA, Public Administration

    2000 - 2002

    BA, Political Science

    1990 - 1994

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    Why Companies & Funders Engage With Dr. Jennifer Berry

    Strategic partnership opportunities that align business priorities with purpose-driven outcomes and measurable community impact.

    Strategic Alignment With Social Value

    Dr. Berry and SmartLab align business priorities with purpose-driven outcomes, marrying operational goals with measurable community impact.

    Sustainable Workforce Pathways

    Partners benefit from connections into future workforce development frameworks that help close skills gaps and prepare learners for real-world roles.

    Scalable, Data-Driven Implementation

    SmartLab's model supports repeatable deployment and continuous improvement, enabling partners to expand initiatives across regions and demographics.

    Authentic, Community-Rooted Engagement

    SmartLab projects create meaningful stakeholder engagement and leadership opportunities within local community ecosystems.

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    Building Purpose-Driven Ecosystems Through Strategic Partnerships

    Innovative Models for Workforce & Community Development

    Inclusive Leadership and Systems Thinking for Social Good

    Scaling Impact Through Sustainable Collaboration

    Measuring Outcomes That Matter: People, Partners, Progress

    Business Impact & Strategic Outcomes

    SmartLab's work delivers measurable value to communities, funders, and enterprise partners by strengthening workforce readiness pipelines, enabling scalable partnership models, and driving long-term community and economic outcomes.

    SmartLab convenes and collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of partners that contribute to shared growth and community impact:

    Strategic Investors & Growth Partners

    SmartLab partnered with private equity leaders including Exeter Street Capital, IBC Funds, and Siguler Guff to accelerate national scalability and deepen impact, expanding opportunities for learners and communities nationwide.

    Embedded in Business Impact & Outcomes

    Talent Development

    Building capability and leadership in learners

    Skill Readiness

    Preparing learners for real-world roles

    Leadership Confidence

    Cultivating self-belief and initiative

    Workforce Alignment

    Connecting learning to career pathways

    Media & Appearances

    Podcast appearances and education-focused media highlighting SmartLab's workforce, systems, and community impact.

    SmartLab Announces Dr. Jennifer Berry as CEO

    KTLA 5 News

    Top 50 Women Leaders of San Diego for 2025

    The Women We Admire

    A Brighter Future for Our Students

    Archdiocese of Miami

    Rep. Buckley Visits Kirby STEM Academy

    KARK 4 News

    District 6 Success Foundation Honors JBS

    Greeley Tribune

    Technology Investment for Future Careers

    Denver 7 ABC

    SmartLab Learning Discussion

    YouTube Interview

    How SmartLab Builds STEM Identity: Hands-On Ecosystems

    Apple Podcasts

    Bringing STEM Into the Classroom Without Overwhelm

    Dr. Jennifer Berry - CEO of SmartLab

    STEM Everyday 309: Building Aha Moments feat. Dr. Jennifer Berry

    STEM Identity, AI-Powered Learning & Career Readiness

    Building STEM Identity: How Hands-On Learning Transforms

    SmartLab Partners with Johns Hopkins for Impact Study

    SmartLab Learning

    The SmartLab Studio at SLAM Miami Charter School

    Campos SmartLabs Partnership

    Campos Foundation

    Awards & Recognition

    Top 50 Women Leaders of 2025

    Women We Admire

    Women Making History in STEM 2025

    Recognized and Celebrated by ISTE-ASCD

    Board & Leadership Positions

    McKinley School Foundation (SDUSD)

    West Valley Playhouse

    Mizzen Education

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