Jenifer Chon is the Managing Director of Consulting at BuyQ, where she partners with education leaders to optimize procurement strategies, streamline school and network operations, and drive organizational change. With a strong commitment to public education, Jenifer focuses on creating sustainable, scalable solutions that help schools operate more efficiently while maintaining high standards of education and support for students.
Previously, she served as Chief of Staff at Citizens of the World Charter Schools, where she led multi-year strategic planning, ensured network-wide alignment, and advised leadership teams to improve student outcomes. Her experience also includes key leadership roles at KIPP SoCal Public Schools and Citizens of the World Charter Schools Los Angeles, where she implemented end-to-end solutions to support sustainable growth and operational excellence for expanding school networks. In addition to her leadership roles, Jenifer has consulted for numerous schools and charter networks, providing strategic guidance on streamlining systems, operations, procurement, technology, data, and compliance. Jenifer’s career began in the private sector, where she gained expertise in process improvement, large-scale implementations, and cross-functional leadership. Her diverse background allows her to blend private-sector efficiency with a deep understanding of public education, ensuring schools can optimize resources while keeping students at the center of every decision.
Jenifer holds a Master’s in Management Studies from The Broad Center at the Yale School of Management and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from University of California, San Diego.
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