Jennifer Newman is a Quaker, theologian, writer, activist, and currently the Executive Director at Beacon Hill Friends House. Jen joined staff as the program manager in January 2020 — but has been a part of the community here since July 2017. Jen holds a Master of Theological Studies from Vanderbilt Divinity School, and spent several years working in advocacy around human rights, the public interest, and the environment before coming to BHFH. In addition to her work at the Friends House, Jen is a member of Beacon Hill Friends Meeting, serves on various committees for New England Yearly Meeting, writes for Barclay Press’s Illuminate Bible study series, and is a regular volunteer with the Boston Debate League.
Phone: 617-227-9118
Email: director@bhfh.org
