Jennifer Edwards

Jennifer Edwards is the event services coordinator for the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability. She is a member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and has obtained event planning certification from the University of Georgia. She strives to ensure all institute events are Green Certified through the Duke Office of Climate and Sustainability, and has attained Green Certification for the institute office.

Prior to joining the Institute, Jennifer worked for the NC Association of Defense Attorneys as the marketing and events coordinator. She previously worked for Catapult as the legislative services coordinator, and for the NC General Assembly as a legislative aide. Prior to that, she served as the vice president of regulated campaigns for the Triangle United Way. Edwards has a degree in English Literature from Meredith College and a certificate in Brewery Management and Fermentation from Wake Tech.

Selected Projects

From Billions to Trillions (2025: Catalyzing Private Investment in Climate Solutions
From Billions to Trillions (2024): The Inflation Reduction Act as a Catalyst for Private Investment 
HeatWise Policy Partnership Summit