Our Story
OliverBranch Consulting was created to support organizations during planning, growth, and transitions. Jennifer has worked with nonprofit, public, and academic partners in roles involving strategic planning, grant-funded program support, organizational development, and leadership through change.
Her work focuses on helping teams clarify goals, align priorities, and maintain steady progress through practical tools and clear communication.
Jennifer has worked for more than two decades in roles involving strategic planning, organizational development, grant administration, and leadership during periods of transition. Her background includes work with universities, community organizations, and public agencies, with a focus on supporting teams through change and aligning people, processes, and goals.
Originally from Reno, Jennifer studied dendroclimatology during her undergraduate work and later earned a Master of Public Administration. Her approach is grounded, collaborative, and centered on helping organizations move forward with clarity and purpose.
Professional Focus Areas
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Strategic planning and facilitation
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Transitional leadership and team support
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Grant development, tracking, and reporting
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Organizational processes and program structure
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Stakeholder communication and alignment
Highlights of Professional Experience
Jennifer’s work spans public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and regional partnerships, with a focus on facilitation, governance, and complex stakeholder environments.
Public Engagement & Facilitation
Extensive experience leading public-facing meetings and processes on complex and often high-visibility issues, including:
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Public meetings addressing emerging regional issues
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Medical and recreational marijuana business permitting meetings
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Public land bill open houses
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Planning and development presentations
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Budget update meetings
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Strategic planning sessions
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Stakeholder and interagency meetings
Program Launches & Communications
Planning and implementation of communications and engagement efforts designed to support transparency, public understanding, and organizational alignment, including:
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Media events announcing new programs
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Emergency communication updates
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Presentations of grant programs to review panels
Funding Oversight & Grant Experience
Hands-on experience managing and overseeing funding across multiple levels of government and organizations, including:
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Monitoring federal funds across the State of Colorado for the Behavioral Health Administration
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Presenting grant programs to review panels
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Planning and implementing fundraising events
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Establishing organizational endowments
Leadership & Governance
Service in senior leadership and governance roles requiring long-term accountability, collaboration, and strategic oversight, including:
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Long-term Transitional Executive Director for nonprofit organizations
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Convening regional partners for collaboration on broadband, transportation, and housing initiatives
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Serving as Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space Commissioner
Board Service
Board service includes the following organizations:
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Northern Nevada Bluegrass Association
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Northern Nevada Literacy Council
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Scenic Highway of Legends