Jennifer LaPorte is an accomplished development leader with over 15 years of experience driving revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and community engagement in the healthcare and nonprofit sectors. As Development Director at the American Heart Association, Jennifer leads peer-to-peer fundraising strategies, secures corporate sponsorships, and cultivates high-level volunteer relationships to advance the organization’s mission of improving cardiovascular health. She excels in building pipelines of donors and sponsors, delivering compelling proposals, and orchestrating successful events that generate both revenue and awareness.
Previously, Jennifer served as Clinical Outreach Specialist and Hospital Liaison at Landmark Health, where she developed innovative outreach strategies and strengthened partnerships with hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community organizations to enhance patient engagement. Her career also includes eight years as Director of Business Development & Admissions at Brookdale, where she managed sales processes, community outreach, and event planning to drive occupancy and revenue growth.
Jennifer holds an Associate of Science degree in Business Management, Economics, and Psychology from Empire State University and is pursuing certification in Nutrition Coaching through Precision Nutrition. Passionate about community impact, she volunteers with Shelters of Saratoga, supporting fundraising initiatives for their annual gala.