2026 Small Press Panel

Jen Harris is the Publisher and Executive Director of JackLeg Press. She is also the author of the novel Pink (Harrington Park Press, 2007; Bold Stroke Books, 2008). Her essay, “One Hundred and Forty-One Miles,” is slated for publication with MER, and “Why I Am Not a Buddhist Monk” was recently published in Gargoyle Magazine. 

Jen also serves full-time as the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at the National Park Foundation (NPF), where she leads a dynamic team of nearly 30 professionals driving toward an ambitious $44 million annual fundraising goal in FY26. She oversees several cornerstone initiatives, including the $1.25B Campaign for National Parks—which has surpassed $1 billion in contributions—alongside the Annual Giving Program, Donor Engagement, Prospect Development, and Strategic Operations.

A steadfast commitment to community, creativity, and meaningful impact defines Jennifer’s career. She holds a Ph.D. in Community Psychology from National Louis University, an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona.