Molly Blankenship is a director in Solutions Design & Delivery at JFF. She leads a diverse portfolio of projects dedicated to fostering equitable economic advancement for all, with a current focus on enhancing job quality and driving employer practice change.

Her skills and areas of expertise include:

• Place-based initiatives
• Cross-sector collaboration
• Employer engagement
• Education and workforce systems

Before joining JFF, Blankenship held various roles overseeing complex business operations, nonprofit organizations, and programs. Throughout her career, she has consistently driven progress at the intersection of sectors, working to improve people’s experiences in their jobs, communities, and the broader economy.

Educational background:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration and social work, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee