Jaclynn Coussa - REDF

Our Vision
- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
- ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
- InsightsWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
Our Work
- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- AcceleratorA five-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
- Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
- Impact InvestingFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
- Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
- CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
- WorkshopREDFworkshop is an open, free virtual capacity building toolbox to help you build, grow, and sustain high-impact employment social enterprises.
Investments
About
- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
- CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
- Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
- SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
- HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
- FinancialsREDF achieves the highest levels of accountability and transparency.
News

Storytelling for good.

Jaclynn Coussa, Associate Director, Marketing & Communications, leverages the power of storytelling and strategic communications to increase awareness and support for REDF’s work and the employment social enterprises we partner with.

Jaclynn has been able to combine her love of travel with her dedication to doing good. Prior to joining REDF, she worked with an organization in Port-au-Prince, Haiti where she spearheaded a partnership between local community members and the nonprofit Build Change. After completing Build Change’s training and certification, the group formed a small block-making business and supported their neighborhood with ongoing rebuilding efforts. There, Jaclynn witnessed first-hand the transformative power of a job to change lives. Most recently, Jaclynn was the director of brand and culture communications at a global hospitality company.

Jaclynn earned her B.A. in communications and public relations from Purdue University. In her free time, she enjoys traveling abroad, cooking, and spending time outdoors.