Jennifer Lentfer

Jennifer Lentfer is a writer, speaker, and international development expert who founded How Matters, a platform advocating for more equitable and community-centered approaches to philanthropy and global aid. With over two decades of experience in the nonprofit and humanitarian sectors, Jennifer has worked across Africa, Asia, and Latin America with organizations such as Oxfam and the Red Cross.

Her writing challenges the power dynamics in international aid, urging organizations to center local voices and redefine success in development work. Through her thought leadership and mentoring, Jennifer has become a leading advocate for systems change and transformative leadership.