Meet the new Chamber Team member!
JENNIFER SPARKS, EVENTS & PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
We are so excited to introduce you to our newest team member,
Jennifer Sparks, who will be the Events & Programs Coordinator here at the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. In her new role as the
Events and Programs Coordinator, Jennifer is excited to positively
represent the Pasadena Chamber vision and values to all members,
prospective members, vendors and community stakeholders. She
will focus on implementing the chamber’s program of work through planning and executing all meetings, events and major fundraising initiatives, as well as provide administrative support for the IMPACT Pasadena leadership program.
About Jennifer:
Jennifer is an outgoing woman with a passion for serving and assisting others in her local community and beyond to accomplish their professional and personal goals. Her bachelor’s degree in Communications from California State University San Bernardino, along with several years of valuable experience planning and executing various types of special events, including training and partnering with local business owners and volunteers, has provided her the chance to develop excellent public speaking, interpersonal and written communication skills. Jennifer is a native Californian, but she moved to Texas soon after completing college to start her career and begin her future with her husband of 22 years, Rick. They currently live in League City with their two children, and most valuable accomplishments in life, Madelyn, who is 18 years old, and is a Freshman at Baylor University and Christian, who is 13 and in 8th grade. Her favorite pastimes include serving in the music and children’s ministry at church, facilitating a small group Bible Study for her daughter and teenage friends and watching Broadway Musicals.
Some of her career highlights include working for the Muscular Dystrophy Association as a Program Coordinator where she created, managed and implemented fundraising events throughout the year, as well as developed positive relationships with numerous companies in the Houston Gulf Coast area. She oversaw diverse team projects within the company, including writing and directing the MDA Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon on KTRE in Lufkin, Texas. Jennifer was also a Sales Executive for Best Publications “The Red Book” Community Yellow Pages for over 4 ½ years where she increased advertising revenue and cultivated new business relationships in Houston and the surrounding areas, including Pasadena. She enjoyed making professional sales recommendations that met each customer’s specific advertising
needs, so they could increase their exposure and ultimately, benefit their company financially. She also had the privilege of being the founder and Troop Coordinator of the League City chapter of
American Heritage Girls (AHG) for over 5 years. AHG is a Character and Leadership Development Program for girls ages 5-18 that is dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. Jennifer’s vision was to enable girls of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to grow in their faith, cultivate a heart for service, and develop positive relationships with others. Throughout her time as a AHG Troop Coordinator, she nurtured positive relationships with all volunteers, parents and girls through effective communication and listening skills, as well as managed and coordinated all fundraising events.
Jennifer’s professional experience coupled with previous chamber engagement will be of great value as she seeks to provide members with optimal experiences and exposure at our chamber meetings and events.
You can welcome her to the team and connect at [email protected] or meet her
at State of the City next week!