Cobb Reporter

ArtsBridge Foundation’s Executive Director Named Social Impact Women to Watch Finalist

Atlanta, July 10, 2024 – ArtsBridge Foundation has announced that its executive director, Jennifer D. Dobbs, has been named a 2023 Nonprofit HR’s ‘Social Impact Women to Watch’ finalist. This annual recognition by Nonprofit HR highlights 24 women across North America who have made significant contributions to nonprofits, associations, foundations, social enterprises, and the communities they serve. The award was presented during the Orchestrating Excellence reception at the SHRM24 Annual Conference & Expo on June 24, 2024, in Chicago.

“I am honored to be recognized alongside an incredible group of leaders and changemakers,” said Jennifer D. Dobbs. “Family and service have always been part of my life path. Combined with my love for the arts and education, these values help my daily quest to grow our organization’s presence while expanding the reach of our programs and impact on our community,” she added.

Since joining ArtsBridge Foundation as executive director in 2017, Ms. Dobbs has established new performing arts and community outreach programs and partnerships; increased geographic outreach to 70 Georgia counties and financial aid subsidies to Title I and underserved schools; implemented the nation’s first non-gendered category for the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards program; introduced an organizational Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (I.D.E.A.) policy; overseen seven consecutive Southeast Emmy® Award nominations with six wins; created a Snack Pack Program to assist students with food insecurity; among other initiatives.

“We are very happy that Jennifer’s leadership and unwavering dedication are being recognized along with such impactful women. This award is a testament to her outstanding contributions to the arts and social impact sector,” said Elizabeth Lenhart, director of arts education for ArtsBridge.

Ms. Dobbs continues to expand outreach opportunities that encourage businesses, organizations, foundations, and individuals to become invested partners. In addition to this recognition from Nonprofit HR, Ms. Dobbs was also named one of Georgia Trend’s Top 500 Georgia’s Most Influential Leaders of 2023.

Further details about her work can be found by listening to a special episode of Nonprofit HR’s podcast “The Switch” or by visiting ArtsBridgeGA.org.

Nonprofit HR is a leading firm focused exclusively on talent management needs within the social sector including nonprofits, associations, social enterprises and other mission-driven organizations. They offer consulting services in Strategy & Advisory, HR Outsourcing, Total Rewards, Equity Diversity Inclusion & Justice (EDIJ), and Search practices.

ArtsBridge Foundation provides high-quality arts education and community programs designed to engage Pre-K-12 students through field trips at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre as well as professional development workshops. Since its inception in 2007 it has served nearly 425000 students from across Georgia plus five bordering states.

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