Jennifer Lee Shea

Jennifer Lee (Jen) Shea joined Assumption University as the Director of Stewardship and Communications in November 2025. Jen is a strategic and dynamic marketing, communications, and fundraising professional with over 15 years of experience in higher education. Prior to joining Assumption, Jen led the multi-channel direct marketing program for annual giving at Holy Cross; project managing the College’s Power of Purple Giving Day, and crafting data-driven and donor-centric digital, email, and direct mail campaigns. Previously, Jen held cross-functional roles spanning admissions, operations, alumni relations, and event management at UMass Chan Medical School, the Wisconsin School of Business, and the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Education

Master of Tourism Administration, Event and Meeting Management and Student Affairs, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

Bachelor of Arts, Communications Arts and History, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI