Jennifer Lindenauer

A seasoned executive with experience that spans advocacy, public affairs, marketing, and communications across nonprofit, media, and values-driven businesses, Jennifer Lindenauer joined CR in June 2026. As Vice President of Consumer Impact, Jenn oversees the strategies and teams responsible for turning CR’s work into meaningful change for consumers. This includes mobilizing communities at scale, engaging companies to raise standards, and advancing consumer-first policies and protections across government.

Jenn began her career in grassroots advocacy with Public Interest Research Groups, organizing communities and building support for public-interest campaigns. She later served as the first Communications Director at MoveOn.org, where she led mobilization efforts that helped shape public opinion and drive civic engagement. More recently, she held leadership roles at Fenton Communications, The Guardian, and REI, helping organizations advance purpose-driven initiatives and deepen their impact.

Jenn holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. She lives in New York.