Community building, disaster resilience, STEM/Ag education, and workforce development
Jennifer Cunningham
I believe the strongest communities are built through collaboration.
- Senior Strategic Advisor — Unstoppable Future Corporation
- VOAD Coordinator — South Carolina Office of Resilience
- 2nd Vice Chair — South Carolina Republican Party
- Founder & Executive Director — Palmetto Learning Academy of SC
About
Throughout her career, Jennifer has focused on bringing together government, nonprofits, businesses, educators, faith-based organizations, and community leaders to solve complex challenges and create lasting impact.
Based in Columbia, South Carolina, she is a community builder and project manager driving STEM and agriculture education, workforce development, and digital economy policy.
Her background in chemistry, chemical engineering, project management, nonprofit leadership, public policy, and community resilience allows her to bridge technical expertise with practical solutions. Whether working with elected officials, nonprofit leaders, business executives, or grassroots organizations, she focuses on building trust, fostering collaboration, and turning ideas into action.
Jennifer welcomes opportunities to connect with leaders and organizations committed to strengthening communities, driving innovation, and creating meaningful public impact.
Current Work
Current
Senior Strategic Advisor
Unstoppable Future Corporation
Current
VOAD Coordinator
South Carolina Office of Resilience — working with local, state, nonprofit, faith-based, and private-sector partners to strengthen disaster preparedness and long-term recovery across South Carolina. Her work includes supporting Long-Term Recovery Groups (LTRGs), strengthening VOAD and COAD networks, coordinating cross-sector partnerships, facilitating resource sharing, and helping communities build the capacity to recover stronger after disasters.
Columbia, South Carolina
Current
2nd Vice Chair
South Carolina Republican Party — strengthening grassroots engagement, expanding outreach, and building meaningful relationships across communities. Jennifer is committed to developing leaders, fostering collaboration, and connecting citizens with opportunities to engage in the democratic process while advancing solutions that support South Carolina’s long-term growth and prosperity.
Current
Founder & Executive Director
Palmetto Learning Academy of SC — leading initiatives focused on STEM education, agriculture, food security, workforce development, and community engagement, with a passion for creating partnerships that expand opportunities for underserved communities and deliver measurable results.
Affiliation
Midlands Technical College
Areas of Expertise
Success in her work depends on strategic leadership, relationship building, and the ability to unite diverse organizations around a shared mission.
In the Community
Through Palmetto Learning Academy of South Carolina and its Nourishing the Neighborhood Programs, Jennifer partnered with Dr. Lisa Kershaw’s Joyful Souls Heirloom Nursery to create The GROW Farm — a Community Food Forest and Growing Educational Sustainable hub. Together they have supported more than 600 youth and 400 adults through sustainable growing programs.