Advisory Board

Jen Devor (she/her) is a South Philly block captain, public school advocate, voting enthusiast, and a published author on civic engagement. She is the president and co-founder of Better Civics, a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to revolutionizing civic engagement and voter turnout through education. In addition to leading Better Civics, Jen serves as the Vice President of Partnerships at Campus Philly, an economic development organization with the mission of attracting and retaining college students to the Greater Philadelphia Region. These roles work seamlessly together as Jen continues to civically engage all residents. Jen was a 2019 candidate for City Commissioner, the office that oversees election activity in Philadelphia. She ran a great race, and was endorsed by a variety of organizations including the Philadelphia Inquirer, National Organization for Women, and Run for Something. Throughout her career, she has worked with some of Philadelphia’s top civic organizations, including The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, Amplify Philly, Campus Philly, Diversified Community Services, Neighbors Investing in Childs Elementary, and Committee of Seventy among others. Jen holds a BS in Media from the University of the Arts and is an alumnus of The Center for Progressive Leadership, The Citizen Planning Institute, and other reputable leadership programs.

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