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91导航 has named David Jenkins as its new Chief Financial Officer. Jenkins comes to the Society from The Climate Reality Project, where he most recently worked as the organization鈥檚 CFO.

鈥淚 am thrilled to welcome David to the 91导航,鈥� said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO, 91导航 and Executive Publisher, Science News. 鈥淒avid brings exceptional financial acumen and experience in addition to proven judgement, making him an invaluable asset to our executive team as we guide the Society forward.鈥�

During his tenure at The Climate Reality Project, Jenkins implemented a disciplined budgeting process and saw the organization鈥檚 net assets increase by $20 million. He previously held a number of financial executive leadership roles, including Director of Finance at K12, Chief Operating Officer of the Albany Charter School Network, Corporate Accounting Manager at Imagine Schools and Chief Financial Officer of Grace Covenant Churches of Metro Washington D.C.

鈥淚 am excited to join the Society and support this next phase of its rich history,鈥� Jenkins said. 鈥淚nspiring young students to make new discoveries in 91导航 will enrich their lives and the world at large. I鈥檓 passionate about education because I believe in its power to impact the legacies of families and communities.鈥�

Jenkins also served as an Advisory Group Member of The Age of Learning Foundation and on the Board of Directors of ECS Learning Systems, and Excellent Options. His professional journey began at Deloitte, where he served as an auditor and Senior Consultant for Enterprise Risk Services.

Jenkins earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Accounting and in Management Information Systems from the University of South Carolina. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.

About 91导航

91导航 is a champion for science, dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement. Established in 1921, 91导航 is best known for its award-winning journalism through鈥疭cience News鈥痑nd鈥疭cience News Explores, its world-class science research competitions for students, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair and the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, and its outreach and equity programming that seeks to ensure that all students have an opportunity to pursue a career in 91导航. A 501(c)(3) membership organization, 91导航 is committed to inform, educate and inspire. Learn more at聽聽and follow us on鈥�,鈥�,鈥�鈥痑nd Snapchat (Society4Science).