Jennifer Brundage

Jennifer Brundage is a Project Specialist in the Office of the Under Secretary for Education. There, she co-leads an outreach initiative to deepen the Smithsonian's collaborations with communities nationwide. Prior to this position, she served as a National Outreach Manager in Smithsonian Affiliations, and moved to Washington, D.C. after years as an educator at the Cooper-Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City. She has a Master's degree in art and design history from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and a Certificate in Climate Education from Antioch University. Brundage originally hails from Colorado, and is passionate about travel, lifelong learning, and all things outdoors.

Stories from this author

A student leans over a table, writing on a large poster board with a marker during a classroom activity. Surrounding the workspace are colorful pens, papers, and notes, while additional tables, chairs, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a counter appear

New Resources Transform Classrooms into Engines of Civic Engagement by Equipping Educators with the Tools They Need to Take Students from Learning to Leading

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A New Guide Chronicles American Stories, From Backyard Wonders to Distant Galaxies

a collage of four images of educators; one is holding a blue crab, one is holding a bullfrog at night, one is taking a picture of an oyster basket, one is holding a crab with large plastic tweezers by the side of a river

Educators from Across the Country Convene on the Chesapeake Bay with a Network of Fellow 'Earth Optimists'

A group of young people stand in front of a pollinator garden in Lowell, MA

Young People Are Stepping Up in Climate Conversations

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Museum Mentors Enable a Future-Ready Generation of Young Environmental Leaders