Bio & Accomplishments
Jennifer Watts is a strategic communications, public affairs, and corporate affairs executive with more than 15 years of experience advising senior leaders, building influential coalitions, and leading high-impact communications campaigns across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Her career spans leadership roles in the White House, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), international development organizations, political campaigns, climate and clean energy advocacy, and executive consulting. Throughout her career, Jennifer has helped organizations navigate complex policy environments, elevate executive visibility, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and drive meaningful social and business outcomes.
Jennifer has led national and international communications initiatives involving government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, philanthropies, investors, labor organizations, nonprofit partners, and community leaders. Her expertise includes executive communications, public affairs, corporate reputation, stakeholder engagement, coalition building, crisis communications, media relations, and strategic partnerships.
While serving in federal government, Jennifer worked across the White House, Congress, and national security agencies to advance policy priorities and build bipartisan relationships. At USAID, she helped develop and communicate innovative public-private partnerships addressing global challenges including climate change, energy access, food security, maternal health, and democracy. Her international experience includes supporting communications and stakeholder engagement efforts for Power Africa and other large-scale development initiatives across Africa.
Today, as Founder and Managing Partner of Remotely Communications, Jennifer serves as a trusted advisor to executives, organizations, and mission-driven companies seeking to strengthen their reputation, expand their influence, and achieve measurable results. She is known for translating complex issues into compelling narratives, aligning diverse stakeholders around a common vision, and building communications strategies that drive both organizational impact and business growth.
“Jenn was an incredible partner during a pivotal time for AfterSchool HQ. She helped us tell our story in a way that resonated with both the media and investors, secured meaningful press coverage, and prepared us for television and broadcast interviews with confidence. Her guidance and execution were instrumental in building the momentum that ultimately led to a $3 million funding round led by one of the top EdTech investors in Silicon Valley. Beyond the results, Jenn genuinely cared about our mission and was a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Remotely to anyone looking to elevate their brand and amplify their story.
- San, Co-Founder, COO AfterSchool HQ”
Testimonials
“Jennifer combines the instincts of a seasoned communicator with the strategic mindset of a development professional. She understands that successful fundraising and communications is ultimately about trust, relationships, and storytelling. Time and again, she has helped organizations communicate their value, engage key stakeholders, and secure the resources needed to advance ambitious goals.
- Sundaresh, CEO, ANAS”