Jen Bennett

Director of Teaching, Curricular and Co-Curricular Experiences, Center for L.I.F.E.

Miami University

Jul 2025 - Current (1 year 1 month)

Dr. Jen Bennett is the Director of Teaching, Curricular, and Co-Curricular Experiences for the Center for L.I.F.E. (Leading in the Integration of Faith and Entrepreneurship) at Miami University, where she leads national efforts to advance faith and entrepreneurship across higher education. With over 20 years of experience in education, she has developed transformative programs, from pitch competitions to immersive learning experiences that equip students to integrate their faith with their entrepreneurial calling. Jen is the author of #BeWorthFollowing, host of the She Impacts Culture podcast, and founder of The Waco Gathering.

Adjunct Professor

Baylor Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation

Jan 2025 - May 2025 (5 months)

Designed and taught an Entrepreneurial Leadership course, engaging 40 students from diverse academic backgrounds in exploring leadership principles and entrepreneurial thinking.

Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship & Endowed Faculty in Business Entrepreneurship

Indiana Wesleyan University

Jul 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year)

Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship & Endowed Faculty in Business Entrepreneurship

Indiana Wesleyan University

Jul 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Mission: Entrepreneurship at IWU cultivates Christ-seeking entrepreneurial leaders who create immense social and economic impact.

Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication and PRSSA Faculty Advisor

Indiana Wesleyan University

Jul 2020 - Jun 2023 (3 years)

• Design, develop, and teach courses within the Strategic Communication major. • Provide advising support and sponsorship for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) student-led organization. • Developed partnerships with the office of Life Calling and Career. • Provide advising support to students in the Strategic Communication major. • Create strategic partnerships between IWU students and local entrepreneurs, businesses, and non-profits. • Accepted into the 2021-2022 Advancing Women’s Leadership cohort at IWU. • Invited to attend and speak on the topic of leadership at the 2021 President's Gathering

Communication and Program Director for the Center for Entrepreneurship

Wake Forest University

Oct 2017 - Jul 2020 (2 years 10 months)

As Communication and Program Director for the Center for Entrepreneurship at Wake Forest University, I played a key role in building and scaling entrepreneurship programs. I developed student engagement strategies, redesigned the center’s online presence, launched major events like Entrepalooza, and built relationships with donors, stakeholders, and media. My work contributed to growing the center’s reputation and impact, making it a model for other universities. • Lecturer in Entrepreneurial Marketing • Redesigned and modernized the online presence for the Center for Entrepreneurship; including website, logo, development and enhancement of social media presence, video production, content marketing and storytelling • Production of student v

Communication and Program Director for the Center for Entrepreneurship

Wake Forest University

Oct 2017 - Jul 2020 (2 years 10 months)

As Communication and Program Director for the Center for Entrepreneurship at Wake Forest University, I played a key role in building and scaling entrepreneurship programs. I developed student engagement strategies, redesigned the center’s online presence, launched major events like Entrepalooza, and built relationships with donors, stakeholders, and media. My work contributed to growing the center’s reputation and impact, making it a model for other universities. • Lecturer in Entrepreneurial Marketing • Redesigned and modernized the online presence for the Center for Entrepreneurship; including website, logo, development and enhancement of social media presence, video production, content marketing and storytelling • Production of student v

Director of Marketing and Communications

Journey Christian Church

Jan 2017 - Oct 2017 (10 months)

• Created and led the development of an organization-wide Brand/Communication Style Guide to establish branding cohesiveness across all online and print marketing materials and ensure a consistent tone, look and delivery • Led a two-day market-focused training with senior leaders to help uncover and build awareness about the organization’s vision, target audience, messaging and brand identity • Created and implemented a new online process and system to handle all communication requests from senior leadership for videos, graphics, social media, website, and offline communication • Managed social media campaigns and day-to-day activities including content creation, community engagement and FB advertisements • Built and created consensus among

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Social Media/Communication Specialist & Project Manager

iBloom

Jun 2013 - May 2017 (4 years)

• Featured in the University of Central Florida’s, The New Social Video Series, that is shown to all students in their Communications program and provides them with practical tips for creating successful social media campaigns • Increased reach for iBloom by increasing Facebook likes by over 730%, Twitter by 300% and created iBloom presence on Instagram • Managed social media campaigns and day-to-day activities including content creation, community engagement and monthly FB advertisements • Researched and developed social media strategies for entrepreneurial clients • Provided one-on-one social media coaching to entrepreneurs who wanted a personal social media coach • Developed and conducted online and face-to-face social media training wor

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Social Media Account Executive

Boom Social

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (2 years)

• Developed and managed a social media strategy for the University of California-San Diego’s (UCSD) Rady School of Management. Their social media platform was ranked the 16th best across all accredited business schools, according to Online MBA • Helped create Rady’s eBook, Rady FlexMBA to Entrepreneur: 7 Entrepreneur Insights to Supercharge You and Your Career • Built the social media presence for a leading travel agency that had over 150 travel agents working in several offices across the southeast. Actively managed the agency’s content, growth, and engagement on Facebook and Twitter, enabling the company to generate new leads and sales from their online presence • Strategized, built, and maintained comprehensive social media platforms for

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Professor

Baptist College of Florida

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012 (1 year)

Professor, "The Bible Study Ministries of the Church."

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Curriculum Coordinator and High School English Teacher

Foundation Academy

Jun 2006 - Jun 2011 (5 years 1 month)

• Taught HS English and AP English courses to a diverse group of students from multiple socioeconomic, ethnic and religious backgrounds • Managed high school curriculum budget of approximately $100,000 • Implemented and managed teacher supervision and evaluation program • Led teacher professional development program and developed staff members to eventually lead the program • Supervised and managed high school academic program • Led and advised both the English department, as well as secondary teachers on curriculum development, teaching tips and problem-solving strategies • Developed a process for standardization and mapping of high school English and Reading curriculum • Planned, executed and led Student Leadership University and middle s

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Founder and President

My Soul Mission

Jan 2006 - Dec 2012 (7 years)

• Developed an overall company strategy • Created and implemented of company growth strategy • Created company product including published materials and coaching • Developed company online presence through various social media platforms and website • Served as Women’s Life Coach to women of all ages

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6th and 7th Grade Reading Teacher

South Sumter Middle School

Oct 2003 - May 2006 (2 years 8 months)

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Youth Minister

Riverside Baptist Church

Feb 2002 - Jun 2003 (1 year 5 months)

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Youth Minister

First Baptist Church of Brazoria

Jan 2000 - Dec 2002 (3 years)

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