The P.S. ARTS Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Childress as Advancement Director. A social impact executive and fundraiser, Ms. Childress began her tenure on April 7, 2025, bringing over a decade of experience leading equity-focused initiatives in New York, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles.
“I am thrilled and honored to be joining the P.S. ARTS team and leading their advancement work,” said Ms. Childress. “Research shows the power of arts education in children’s social-emotional development, academic achievement, and enjoyment of school. To me, arts education is about more than just outcomes, it is about seeing and valuing the whole child, and empowering them to dream, build, and create– in the classroom, and in life.”
Read the official press release announcing Ms. Childress as the Advancement Director for P.S. ARTS here.
Jennifer Childress earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Pepperdine University and lives with her family in Southern California. Before joining P.S. ARTS, Jennifer founded and served as the principal strategist at JLC Social Impact Consulting, where she helped philanthropists, nonprofits, and brands develop strategies that made a positive impact on their corporate culture, communities, and the world. Prior to that, Jennifer was the Los Angeles Area Director of Development at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). She is currently a member of the board of directors for the Diversity in Leadership Institute, a member of the ReadLA! Coalition, and a soprano in the Angel City Chorale, where she also served as the founding chairwoman of the diversity committee.
