Financial Unit Manager and Human Capital Management Specialist
Jenny Freundt serves as the financial unit manager and human capital management specialist for Vanderbilt's Division of Government and Community Relations. Having joined Vanderbilt in May 2023 as office manager, she was quickly promoted to her current role. In this capacity, she oversees the division's financial management and human capital operations, including hiring processes, payroll, costing, procurement and financial reporting. Freundt plays a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, tracking financial transactions and preparing comprehensive monthly and annual reports.
Prior to her time at Vanderbilt, Freundt held various strategic roles, including project coordinator and analyst at Nashville Electric Service and assistant director of operations in the Marketing and Communications Department at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. At Booth, she managed the department’s financial operations and collaborated on key initiatives with university partners.
Freundt earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from DePaul University. She is also an active participant in the Hispanic Family Foundation, contributing to community-focused initiatives.