Jennifer Grady is the Vice President of Communications at the Boulder Crest Foundation, a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans, first responders, and their families transform struggle into strength through programs grounded in the science of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). In her role, Jen leads strategic communications that bring the mission to life — shaping stories, building a community of support, and helping shift the national conversation from trauma as an endpoint to growth as a possibility.
With more than two decades of experience across communications, marketing, and brand development, Jen brings both range and perspective to her work. A proud Texan, her love of communications began early as an intern at Texas Monthly magazine — an experience that sparked a career rooted in storytelling and connection.
Since then, her path has taken her from boutique branding agencies to global media and consumer brands, always with a focus on work that resonates and moves people to action. She began her professional career with Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine in Austin, built her marketing foundation at Hearst Publications in New York, and went on to hold marketing and communications director roles for publications including Interview, Redbook, Art in America, Magazine Antiques, and MODERN.
She played a role in launching the international design fair Design Miami in partnership with Art Basel/Miami Beach and has helped build creative communities and campaigns with organizations and brands including St Regis, British Airways, The Navy Exchange, Express, Macy’s, Lancôme, L’Oréal, the Miami Design District, and the relaunch of Redbox.
At Boulder Crest, Jen is especially passionate about elevating real stories of transformation — ensuring that veterans and first responders are seen not only for what they’ve endured, but for what’s possible on the other side of struggle.
Outside of work, Jen is a proud wife and mom and an avid traveler who most enjoys experiencing the world through the eyes of her teenage daughter. As a family, they seek out the richness of different cultures — from food and local customs to unforgettable adventures like scuba diving, skiing, and exploring. Jen is an active member of her community, leading a Girl Scout troop, volunteering with her local PTA, and serving on the board of the Achieve Foundation in support of educational initiatives for the local school district.
