"I've known Jenny Ladd for over 15 years and I continue to grow and learn from her boldness, wisdom, and compassion. Jenny is a visionary in the world of philanthropy, a wonderful ally in the movement to transform our world, and a dear friend. Jenny has played so many different roles, and each with skill, dedication, and grace ­ educator, philanthropist, organizer, coach, artist. Jenny's supportive warm presence, belief in transformation, and willingness to do what it takes are the perfect combination to assist individuals and organizations on their paths to greater effectiveness and liberation."
Felice Yeskel, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Class Action

“I have worked with Jenny Ladd for over 12 years and consider her a friend and ally. As someone who grew up poor, she helped me believe in the real possibility of creating real and deep cross-class community. She understands how race and class work in organizations and has a tool box of creative ideas and solutions of how to deal with these issues.”
Linda Stout, Executive Director and Founder, Spirit in Action

“Jennifer Ladd is a partner for change. She’s a bridge for donors and activists, and has tremendous knowledge about the fields of education, grantmaking, race and class alliance building, leadership and organizational development. Jenny provides warm and caring support, while modeling strategic and forthright insights and referrals. Jenny embodies real listening, compassion, and getting ourselves interconnected to create positive community transformation.”
Tracy Gary, Director and Founder, Inspired Legacies

“Jenny has a rare depth and breadth in her understanding of the societal and personal complexity of wealth inequity as it plays out in our daily lives. One of her great gifts is her gentle but committed approach to untangling and understanding those dynamics as the first step toward personal and social change.”
Marian Moore, Facilitator and Co-Founder, Play Big

“Working with Jenny, in two hours I dissolved inner barriers that had held me back for years. If you want a hand creating greater effectiveness and ease in your life, I highly recommend Jenny’s compassionate listening and creative ways of coaching.”
Anne Ellinger, Bolder Giving and True Story Theater

“I write to say that I’ve finally given birth to this baby (the writing project) I’ve been carrying for what seemed like forever. I can’t reiterate enough the role you played in helping me to make this happen. Your ability to offer gentle and caring support in a non-judgmental fashion is a unique skill. It’s admirable! May you be as helpful to others as you were to me.”
Rose Sackey-Milligan, Social Justice Program Director, Center for Contemplative Mind in Society

“Jenny is an excellent facilitator! She is skilled at keeping our lively giving circle of 6 on track, refocusing us when needed and offering suggestions and options at key moments. Our group gives away a significant amount of money each year and we wouldn’t be able to do it without Jenny’s work behind the scenes nudging us along and keeping careful track of our efforts. I highly recommend her!”
A Giving Circle Participant