Jessica Lawrence Quinn

Jessica Lawrence Quinn is a distinguished senior executive celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions to social impact organizations. Currently serving as the Managing Director of Civic Hall, she is a transformative leader specializing in organizational culture, leadership, and the future of work. Lawrence Quinn is also the co-founder of the Work Revolution Summit and a key organizer of The Work Revolution.

Her career trajectory began with a notable tenure at the Girls Scouts of San Gorgonio Council, where she ascended to become the youngest CEO in the organization’s history. Transitioning to the NY Tech Alliance, a non-profit fostering connections in the New York tech industry, she initially served as Executive Director before assuming the role of CEO. Under her leadership, Lawrence Quinn orchestrated the world’s largest and longest-running monthly tech events and played a pivotal role in establishing the city’s inaugural Chief Technology Officer.

Since 2017, Lawrence Quinn has spearheaded Civic Hall, a learning and collaboration center supporting civic entrepreneurs, government agencies, and non-profits. A prolific writer, she contributes a weekly column to The Press-Enterprise and has been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, The Huffington Post, and the Harvard Business Review blog. As a co-founder of the Work Revolution Summit, she has graced the stage at influential events like TEDx, SXSW, and PopTech, as well as conferences organized by The United Nations, Roosevelt House, The Economist, and New York University.

Her exceptional leadership and contributions have not gone unnoticed. Jessica Lawrence Quinn has been recognized as one of 12 Women to Watch by The Daily Muse and a Crain’s New York Business People to Watch in Silicon Alley. She has also been honored with the Girl Scouts of the USA’s Frances Hesselbein Award for Excellence in Management, further solidifying her position as a trailblazer in the realm of social impact and technology.