Jennifer Kulczycki is director for external affairs and communications at The Kresge Foundation.

She joined the foundation in January 2015 and leads Kresge’s strategic communication activities including digital/social engagement, executive and internal communications, and media relations.

Previously, she served as vice president of communications at Rock Ventures LLC in Detroit, where she provided brand and reputation management, executive communications, and media relations support for the holding company. During her 20-year career in public relations, Jennifer has also held positions with Ilitch Holdings Inc. and Delphi Automotive Systems.

A native of Western New York, she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a master’s degree in management from Walsh College in Troy, Mich.

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