BOD Spotlight: Jen Sanning

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Jen’s journey with RMHC-Denver began early in her marketing career, but it became personally meaningful when her daughter received cancer treatment away from home. Today, she brings both professional insight and lived experience to her role on the Board of Directors, helping ensure our programs continue to respond to and reflect the needs of families during medical crisis.

Q: How long have you been a board member?
A: I joined the Board of Director in January of 2025.

Q: Why did you choose to be involved with Ronald McDonald House Denver?
A: I first connected with Ronald McDonald House of Denver early in my marketing career while working with local McDonald’s franchisees. Years later, when my daughter Emma needed cancer treatment while away at college, the mission became deeply personal. Around that time, I met Laura at a local women’s event, a serendipitous meeting that led me here. It is such a joy to be part of this amazing organization and its important mission.

Q: Can you share a memorable experience or achievement during your time on the board?
A: The commitment of the Ronald McDonald House of Denver community has been inspiring. I’ve been especially moved by how Ronald McDonald House programming continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of families.

Q: What is your title and what company do you work for?
A: Executive Partner, Forrester Research

Q: Please describe your role and what your company does.
A: I serve the leadership community through strategy, marketing and leadership advisory. My clients are C-level executives at Fortune 500 brands who are leading large-scale transformation within their organizations.

Q: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
A: I love volunteering and mentoring in my community, spending time with friends and family and designing creative spaces in our new home.

Q: What would you like others to know about you?
A: My husband and I made a promise on our 50th birthdays to adopt senior dogs and we adore giving them loving homes. We enjoy giving them old-man names like Oscar and Carl.

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