Basic Information
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Company
Fairfax Forward Foundation, a program of the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce -
Phone
703-268-5870 -
Email
executivedirector@fairfaxforwardfoundation.org -
Mobile phone
540-359-0073 -
Website
https://www.cfcc.org/fairfax-forward-foundation/ -
Describe How You Would Like To Be Introduced Via Email
Jennifer is the Executive Director of the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce. She is also the Executive Director of the Chamber's Foundation - Fairfax Forward. The Foundation exists to support the work of the Chamber whose mission is to provide leadership and resources to the business community. She is well-connected in the community and is a great advocate for business. -
What is your "why"? Why do you do what you do?
I absolutely love to connect people - to each other as well as to resources. I have all the respect in the world for entrepreneurs and am honored to be able to help them as they grow their dreams into business reality! -
About me
I believe strong communities are built through connection—and that small businesses are at the heart of that strength. My passion for lifting others up, combined with my ability to build meaningful partnerships, has defined my career in the nonprofit and community development sector.
My journey began at the University of Virginia, where an internship with United Way – Thomas Jefferson Area sparked a lifelong commitment to service. Since then, I have served a wide range of nonprofit organizations in both professional and volunteer roles, gaining deep experience in fundraising, community engagement, leadership development, and organizational strategy.
Today, I serve as Executive Director of the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, where I strengthen the local business community through collaboration, advocacy, and strategic engagement. Known for my relational leadership style, I bring people together to create partnerships that help businesses and the broader community thrive. I also serve as the Executive Director of the Chamber's Foundation, which is the charitable arm of the Chamber and exists to support the Chamber's mission.
Previously, she served as Development Manager at Britepaths and as Adjunct Faculty at George Mason University, teaching courses on the nonprofit sector and preparing the next generation of leaders. She also provides consulting support to emerging nonprofits, helping them build sustainable foundations for growth.
Jennifer holds a B.A. in Rhetoric and Communications Studies from the University of Virginia and a Master of Public Administration from New Mexico State University. She lives in Fauquier County with her husband, Michael, and their two sons. At her core, she is a connector and community builder who believes that when people come together with purpose, anything is possible. -
Title
Executive Director -
Hobbies and interest
Baking, puzzles, observing politics (especially local!)
Contact Information
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City / Town
Fairfax -
State
VA -
Zip
22030 -
Country
United States -
Google Business Review URL
https://g.page/r/CeDnnjwlNh8OEBM/review -
Facebook Business Page URL
https://www.facebook.com/CentralFairfaxChamber -
LinkedIn Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbrose/
Education
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College / University
University of Virginia -
Graduation Year
1995