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Jennifer Turner

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Corporate Innovation Council Member at JFFVentures
📍 San Jose, California, United States

Jennifer Turner is a strategic advisor and Director of Organizational Strategy for Alphabets portfolio companies, with over 25 years of global experience. Described as a trusted coach and catalyst, she guides C-suites and boards through growth and disruption, helping them align strategy, leadership, and culture. She holds degrees in Music from Syracuse University and Bowling Green State University.

Her career is driven by a philosophy of opportunism rather than a rigid five-year plan. She prioritizes roles where she is continually challenged and learning, surrounded by people she likes and respects, and can see the tangible impact of her work. People who have worked with her describe her as astute, a strong facilitator, and an incredible problem-solver.

Unique fact: Jennifers academic background is in music, holding both a Bachelors and a Masters degree in the field before her extensive career in tech.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Corporate Innovation Council Member
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Jose, California, United States
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Leading Through Disruption
On a recent podcast, she discussed how leaders can navigate AI hype and distraction, focusing on intentional design and long-term thinking to lead through uncertainty.
Workplace Culture
As a recurring speaker at the Responsive Conference, she engages with leaders on building healthier, more sustainable, and human-centric organizational cultures.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Corporate Innovation Council Member
JFFVentures
6-2025
Advisor
PeopleTech Partners
5-2024
Board of Advisors
SpeakUp Now
4-2024
Member
Athena Alliance
11-2019
Director, Organizational Strategy and HR Consultant, Alphabet Companies
Google
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Education
1990 - 1994
BM
Syracuse University
1994 - 1997
MM
Bowling Green State University
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