Jennifer Gryniewicz Appointed Acting President of Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — January 6, 2026 — The Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Wisconsin has appointed Jennifer “Jenny” Gryniewicz as Acting President, effective immediately, as the organization begins a search for its next permanent President & CEO.
Gryniewicz currently serves as JA Wisconsin’s Vice President of Statewide Philanthropy and has been part of the organization’s leadership team since 2021. In her acting role, she will oversee statewide operations, staff leadership, and external relations, while ensuring continuity for JA’s programs, partners, and donors across Wisconsin.
“We are confident in Jenny’s ability to provide steady leadership during this transition,” said April Dunn, Chair of the JA Wisconsin Board of Directors. “She understands our mission, our people, and our partners, and is well positioned to guide the organization while the board conducts a thoughtful search for our next leader.”
JA Wisconsin’s Board of Directors, along with Spano Pratt, are now accepting inquiries, nominations, and applications for the permanent position. The full job description and application details are available here.
Founded in 1949, JA Wisconsin delivers experiential learning programs focused on financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship, serving more than 120,000 students statewide each year through partnerships with educators, volunteers, and the business community.
About Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA learning experiences are delivered by corporate and community volunteers and provide relevant, hands-on lessons that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, Junior Achievement is expanding its reach to 18-to-25-year-olds to provide young adults with critical life skills. Since 2021, more than 14,000 Junior Achievement volunteers have taught JA life skills to 340,000 Wisconsin students. For more information, visit Wisconsin.ja.org.
About Spano Pratt
Spano Pratt Executive Search is a leading privately-held executive search firm providing exceptional proven results securing top talent to the nonprofit sector. We conduct searches for leaders at the CEO/President, Executive Director, Vice President, and Director levels. We have an excellent track record as successful executive search consultants able to deliver a diverse slate of candidates.
Our firm is committed to success with every project and provides personal attention to every search. Our consultants are trained in board governance and are active board directors with firsthand knowledge of governance and the role of trustees. National research capabilities enable us to serve as an effective recruitment partner within the nonprofit sector.
Learn more at spanopratt.com.
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