Jennifer is an executive coach who helps smart professionals transform from technically talented to strategically savvy. She can help your team become trusted business partners who are more effective, more influential, and have more of an impact on your organization’s results. Jennifer can deliver interactive and engaging training sessions. As a keynote speaker and trainer, Jennifer has presented her engaging and highly interactive sessions to over 15,000 people in all 50 states and 12 countries. Her clients include Home Depot, Campari, Experian, HP, Capgemini, and Oracle.
Jennifer started her career in public accounting at a regional firm. She chaired the accounting department at a New Hampshire college and spent 15 years as a CFO in a variety of industries including homebuilding, technology, and insurance.
In 2022, Jennifer received the Women Who Count award in education by the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA). In 2018, Jennifer earned the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). Making her one of only 15 people worldwide who hold both the CPA and CSP designations. CPA Practice Advisor named Jennifer one of the Top 25 Women in Accounting in 2018.
Jennifer received her BA from the University of Massachusetts and an MS in Organizational Management from Antioch University New England. She has been published by the Journal of Accountancy, FM Magazine, the National Association of Home Builders, Triple Pundit, and the Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance.
She currently volunteers on the boards of several organizations including the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy, the Northeast Regional Council of the IMA, and Jennifer chairs the CSP Committee of the National Speakers Association.
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Testimonials for Jennifer Elder:
“Your energy, knowledge, and passion were absolutely contagious, and you had everyone in the room engaged from start to finish. Your insightful presentations and engaging discussions truly made a lasting impact on all the attendees.”
“Very engaging and learned more than I thought I would.”
“It was thought-provoking and interesting.”
“Presenter is very engaging, you want to keep listening to her.”
“It was the best ethics training they have ever received!”