21st Annual Golden Heart Awards
August 20, 2016

ELISHA JENNINGS

Elisha Jennings is an Executive and Vice President of an institutional asset management firm in Philadelphia where she oversees the legal and regulatory compliance functions. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a concurrent Bachelor of Science in Finance as well as an MBA from Eastern University. Ms. Jennings holds several industry designations including the Investment Advisor Certified Compliance Professional designation (IACCP), and has recently completed her studies in contract law at Harvard Law School.

Ms. Jennings is a wife, a mother of two and an advocate for children with special needs. She is also the Visionary for Don't Quit, an organization that provides resources as well as referrals to individuals that face a facet of life's challenges - including domestic and gang violence, intellectual and emotional disorders, adolescent and teen pregnancy along with many other challenges.

Ms. Jennings received her ministerial license at the age of 30 and is an Ordained Minister and ministry leader at Mt. Deborah First Temple of Faith Church in West Philadelphia and oversees the intercessory ministry and adult bible study.

Elisha Jennings’ organization affiliations include the NAACP Ambler PA Chapter (as an Executive member), The Junior League of Philadelphia and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.  In her spare time she likes to listen to books on audio, practice on her "green thumb" and date her husband.

Elisha Jennings