Bio 

Jennifer is a passionate Executive who leads highly engaged teams and assists organizations to build both their brands as well as their cultures as the Chief Brand Officer of Sky Nile Consulting, LLC. She is also the co-founder of GRND, a membership-based co-working lounge and social club located in the historic Olde Towne East neighborhood.

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Prior to jumping head-first into entrepreneurship, Jennifer served as the Director of Marketing for the regional transit authority for the 14th largest city in the country, COTA. In her role she led all marketing and branding strategic initiatives to deliver on COTA’s vision to move every life forward. Jennifer joined COTA from Nationwide where she was the Associate Vice President of Thought Leadership Marketing for the Nationwide Retirement Institute. Over her career at Nationwide, Jennifer supported both the Property & Casualty insurance organization, as well as the Nationwide Financial organization, as the AVP of Marketing, Demand Generation for Retirement Plans. She’s also a classically trained Marketer beginning her post-MBA career at Abbott Nutrition as an Associate Brand Manager for the Similac Brand. 

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In addition to her career Jennifer is also active in the community. She is a member of The Links, Incorporated Twin Rivers (OH) Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and she serves as Board Chair for Zora’s House, a leadership incubator and coworking space for Women of Color. She also serves on the board for the Neighborhood Design Center Columbus. Jennifer is a 2020 graduate of the African-American Leadership Academy, and the founder of BrownSugar Mamas, an online community for Moms of Color. 

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Originally from Panama City, FL, Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Multinational Business Operations from Florida State University. She also holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Marketing Management and Strategy from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. Jennifer is married to Attorney Sean L. Walton Jr. and together they have two beautiful daughters Sabella Nile and Skyla Nice.