Jennifer Stepanek
Proposal Development Manager
Hi there! My name is Jennifer, and I’m the proposal development manager at Marzano Research. I lead our business development efforts and help our staff to craft compelling and responsive proposals for contracts and grants. I have more than 10 years of experience with grant writing and proposal development, nonprofit leadership, and strategic communications. I’m also an experienced writer and editor of publications that connect research and evidence with classroom practice.
I’m passionate about learning and helping people share their knowledge, stories, and ideas. Throughout my career, I’ve been inspired by mom, who is a retired kindergarten teacher. Her creativity and dedication showed me how crucial it is to change education systems and practices so that every student can thrive, fulfill their dreams, and take part in building a better world.
Great movies with flawless endings:
- Bottle Rocket
- Once
- Before Sunset
On vacation, you will find me:
- Walking
- Looking at art
- Eating delicious food
- Shopping for fabric
- Riding a rollercoaster