The Pasadena Playhouse Names Jennifer Berger as Director of Development

The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Stephen Eich, Executive Director) announced that Jennifer Berger will serve as their new Director of Development for the theatre. She will be responsible for overseeing, strategizing and implementing all Playhouse fundraising activities.

"It is my great pleasure to welcome Jennifer to our staff. Her addition to our organization is most welcome and we look forward to her leadership in strengthening the development office. Jennifer's expertise will complement Patti Eisenberg, Director of Major Gifts; Beth Lewis, Development Associate and our Board of Directors in efforts to shore up the ongoing fundraising initiatives of the company. I look forward to working with her as we ensure the ongoing vitality of the Pasadena Playhouse," said Stephen Eich, Executive Director of The Pasadena Playhouse.

"On behalf of The Pasadena Playhouse Board of Directors, I would like to welcome Jennifer Berger to our Playhouse family. Jennifer is the perfect choice in our quest for an experienced, devoted and energetic Director of Development. I, personally, along with the entire Board have great confidence in Jennifer's leadership and expertise, and look forward to working with her to insure the future of our beloved landmark theatre: The Pasadena Playhouse," stated Michele Dedeaux Engemann, Chairman of the Board of The Pasadena Playhouse.
"I have spent many years in Pasadena and The Pasadena Playhouse is a landmark for us all. Whether you love the theatre or love the opportunity for others to enjoy the theatre, it is clear the pressing need and relevance of The Pasadena Playhouse for our community," said Jennifer Berger, Director of Development of The Pasadena Playhouse. "Under the leadership of the current Board headed by Michele Dedeaux Engemann, Stephen Eich and Sheldon Epps, I am honored and very excited to join this amazing group and look forward, as we all do, to see the magic grow."

Most recently, Jennifer was Director of Development at Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation in Glendale, California. There, she was responsible for overseeing all operational fundraising activities. Her professional background also includes the University of Southern California as a Director of Development of the Marshall School of Business and with University Advancement's Central Office of Annual Giving. She has also worked with Chief Executives Organization, the graduate group of Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) in membership management and programming capacities.

Jennifer graduated from Duke University with her BA in English and from USC with her Master of Public Administration, specializing in nonprofit management.
While originally from Illinois, she spent her formative years in Pasadena, California, graduating from Chandler School and Westridge High School. Her two daughters, Madeleine and Grace, currently attend Chandler School and her husband, John, a Vice President at Coldwell Banker Commercial, is also a fellow Chandler alum, President of the Alumni Association and a member of its Board of Trustees.