MEET OUR 2024 JUDGES

Jen Hayes Lee is a passionate content champion and Marketing executive, dedicated to the creation of culturally relevant, inclusive storytelling, developed to inspire and empower families of color. As the Head of Marketing + Content at The Bump, Jen stewards Editorial and Marketing initiatives to support parents and parents-to-be as they navigate life with baby.

Prior to joining The Bump, Jen worked across the Media and Technology space, leading brand strategy and audience engagement efforts at Hearst, Complex Media Networks, and Saks Fifth Avenue, launching multi platform campaigns for Coca-Cola, Macy's, McDonald's, EA Sports and more.

Jen studied Marketing & Communications at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and was later selected as a recipient of the Consortium Academic Fellowship, where she earned an MBA at NYU Stern School of Business.

Jen currently serves on the Board of Directors of Son of a Saint, an organization committed to transforming the lives of fatherless boys through mentorship and the development of life skills. She founded The Golden Hoop Project to amplify awareness for causes that adversely impact young people of color. At home, Jen is the self-proclaimed #BlackBoyJoy Curator as the mom of 3 sons and resides in South Orange, NJ with her husband Clyde. 

Jen was recently featured in Amazon Live, Essence Magazine, The Bump, Worth. Emory University 40 Under 40 and Brand Innovators 40 under 40.