Jennifer Leidel

"“Service can enrich both the person giving and the person receiving it.”

Why Jennifer serves with GlamourGals

Jennifer Leidel (she/her) serves on the GlamourGals Advisory Council as Deputy Chair of Membership and Engagement. Previously, she served as Deputy Chair of Events and Engagement. Over the past 14 years, she has served in various roles, including as Co-Chair and Host for Illuminate and Glamour in the City, two of GlamourGals’ annual philanthropic galas.

She became involved with GlamourGals after attending Glamour in the City in 2011. She was touched by the mission of the organization as her late maternal grandmother and late maternal aunt had Alzheimer's disease. GlamourGals improves the lives of both teenagers and seniors. Teenagers are inspired to become compassionate leaders in their communities, while seniors feel respected and valued through their genuine connections with teenage volunteers.

Jennifer is a people-centric leader with an interest in employee engagement and creating programs that strengthen organizations, improve employee experiences, and drive meaningful results. Jennifer currently manages personal and family investments and real estate. She has experience in administrative consulting at a hedge fund, as well as in digital consumer marketing, employee engagement, and organizational culture at American Express. Prior to that, she worked in integrated client marketing, strategic partnerships, and events at Sports Illustrated, Sports Illustrated Kids, Time For Kids, and Allure.

Jennifer received her B.S. in Human Development from Cornell University and earned her certificate in General Management from Stanford Graduate School of Business. She serves on the Young Professionals Committee for the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation and has served as an alumni ambassador for Cornell University. Jennifer has been featured on the cover of The New York Times Metro section for her volunteer work.

Her personal interests include traveling the world (she has visited all seven continents), Pilates, skiing, tennis, photography, and spending time with family and friends.

“It’s been a wonderful experience to serve on the GlamourGals Advisory Council for 14 years. Seeing the way that the teenage volunteers connect with and serve seniors living in nursing homes has been inspiring. As the two generations interact, it is mutually beneficial and rewarding. The teens build leadership and compassion skills as they serve their community, and the seniors feel cared for and respected. I’ve enjoyed friendships with other dedicated Advisory Council members, supporters, and volunteers as we work together on this mission."