Press

March 30th, 2021
WOCstar Fund Secures Leading Group of Female Investors
Jacki is highlighted as one of the prominent investors in the WOCstar Fund

March 4th, 2021
Jacki Zehner – My Journey is Really My Money Story
Jacki is profiled by Eat My News about her journey from Wall Street to the ShePlace.

September 12th, 2020
Women of Wall Street ask ‘Who’s Next’ after Citi picks Jane Fraser as CEO
Jacki talks to the Business Standard about what it means for Wall Street going forward now that it has its first women CEO.

February 5, 2020
How Do We Make Gender-Egalitarian Investment a Reality?
Jacki talks gender-lens investing, Utah business, and Wonder Woman ahead of the 2020 Winter Innovation Summit.

July 24, 2018
Wonder Woman
In this podcast for This Movie Changed Me, Jacki discusses how she lead a campaign to bring her hero to the big screen and how Wonder Woman has changed her life over the past years.

January 11, 2018
Why Wall Street Hasn’t Had Its #Me Too Moment Yet
Article from Bloomberg Businessweek about the finance industry keeping quiet when it comes to sexual harassment and the #MeToo stories, including Jacki’s, that are finally coming out. 

January 2018
Fidelity Charitable Interview with Jacki Zehner
Jacki discusses philanthropic and investment strategies and gives advice to women getting started in philanthropy and gender-lens investing. 

December 1st, 2017
Jacki Zehner’s Mission to Mobilize Unprecedented Resources for Women and Girls
Jacki was interviewed for an episode of The Social Change Diaries

November 10th, 2017
Fox 13 News
Jacki was interviewed as part of coverage about the UWW Summit.

November 10th, 2017
Utah Wonder Women Summit: KSL
Jacki and Heather Mason were interviewed on KSL about the UWW Summit and SUREFIRE girls conference.

October 30th, 2017
RadioActive: 90.0 KRCL
Jacki was interviewed about Utah’s Wonder Women, the UWW Summit, and the inaugural SUREFIRE Utah girl’s conference. Jacki’s interview starts at 14:55.

June 23rd, 2017
From fry-cook at McDonalds to waitress at Hooters, here are the unglamorous first jobs of 24 highly successful people.
Jacki and her first job are featured in this list of highly successful people.

June 6th, 2017
Why Wonder Woman is an Equally Important Film for Boys as it is for Girls
Article about Jacki’s love of Wonder Woman and how the character of Steve Trevor is hugely important for young boys.

June 5th, 2017
Wonder No More: ‘Wonder Woman’ Shows Female Focused Action Flicks Can Be Hits
Article on NBC News about Wonder Women’s dominance at the box office.

June 3rd, 2017
Wonder Woman’s Biggest Fan is a Real-Life Warrior for Equality
Article on Refinery29 about Jacki’s work and love of Wonder Woman in the lead up to the film’s release.

June 2nd, 2017
Wonder Woman Finally Gets Top Billing
Article about Jacki being a lifelong fan of Wonder Woman, the importance of the upcoming film, and her work as a women’s rights activist.

June 1st, 2017
Utah’s Own Wonder Woman
Video and article about Jacki and her love of Wonder Woman leading up to the film’s release.

March 16th, 2017
Women’s Philanthropy – Bright & Bold Leaders for IMPACT!
Article about the Women’s Philanthropy Institute Symposium in Chicago, where Jacki was a speaker.

March 4th, 2017
Pitching for Business Bucks: Better Lives Through Education
Article on the Annual Odlum Brown Forum for Women Entrepreneurs Gala, where Jacki was a celebrity judge.

February 14th, 2017
The Power of Philanthropy and Community in the Age of Trump: Jacki Zehner
Interview with Jacki by Generosity Magazine about her philanthropy and work with Women Moving Millions

January 23rd, 2017
Women Helping Women: A Trip to Zambia with Gloria Steinem
Article on the trip Jacki took with Gloria Steinem and several other incredible women in the summer of 2016.

January 12th, 2017
The State of Women: Empowering Millions – Jacki Zehner spotlight
Podcast with Jacki on her path to being a Career Philanthropist and how women can invest in women and girls.

November 15th, 2016
Women Moving Millions promotes ‘Gender-based Philanthropy’ in Australia
Jacki appeared on ABC News Breakfast in Australia talking about WMM and giving to women and girls

September 26th, 2016
The Serendipity Recipe
Article about how Jodi L. Morris came to be a panelist at the 2016 WMM Women + Investing + Impact workshop

September 7th, 2016
Mentor Minute with Jacki Zehner
Interview with Elizabeth Phillips of the Phillips Foundation

August 4th, 2016
What’s the #1 Thing Founders Should Avoid Doing in a Pitch?
WebProNews article on how to make a successful pitch to venture capitalists.

July 2016
25 Influential Philanthropy Experts to Follow on Twitter
Jacki is listed as one of Michael Chatman’s top 25 influential philanthropy experts to follow on Twitter.

July 22nd, 2016
Moving Women to Give Millions
Interview with The Chronicle of Philanthropy discussing women’s leadership in philanthropy.

June 20th, 2016
The Case Has Been Made: A Philanthropist Pushes Business on Gender Equality
Article by Inside Philanthropy featuring Jacki that discusses the wealth of research that shows that gender equality and diversity makes good business sense.

June 6th, 2016
Capital Women: 9 Gender Lens Investors to Know About
Jacki is listed as one of Inside Philanthropy’s 9 Gender Lens Investors to watch.

May 4th, 2016
Why Women’s Careers Heat Up Just As Men’s Slow Down
Fortune article describing women’s career renaissances once the kids leave home.

April 25th, 2016
Plum Alley Investments Connects Female Investors with Women-Led Startups
Fortune article about Plum Alley Investments and its unique model for connecting funders with entrepreneurs.

April 21, 2016
The Growing Importance of Women in Philanthropy (Foundation Source)
A podcast with Dori Kreiger of Foundation Source, Debra Mesch of Women’s Philanthropy Institute and Jacki Zehner talking about the importance of women in philanthropy.

April 4, 2016
Women to Watch Radio with Susan Rocco
Radio interview with Women to Watch radio about Jacki’s path to Philanthropy and championing women and girls.

March 10, 2016
Meet the 50 Most Powerful Women in U.S. Philanthropy
List of 50 US philanthropists from Inside Philanthropy

February 5, 2016
10 Women You Need to Follow on LinkedIn in 2016 (HerAgenda)
List of 10 female LinkedIn Influencers to follow in 2016.

January 26th, 2016
Oscars race row: Effie Brown hits back at “innocent by standing”
Article from BBC News about the lack of diversity in film and in Hollywood.

January 12, 2016
Millennials Beware: ‘You Can’t Let One Bad Guy Push You Out’ (Forbes)
An article in Forbes that is part of a series of  ”you need to know” stories (each told in under two minutes) from successful women of multiple generations. Stories for you to collect and share. 

October 31, 2015
Top 50 Diversity Figures in Public Life (The Economist)
Jacki was recognized by The Economist as one of 50 global leaders and individuals who have used their position in public life, to make an impact in diversity.

April 18, 2015
Leaders at Governors Economic Summit Encourages Others to Ascend to the Summit (Daily Herald)
Recap of the Governor’s Utah Economic Summit 2015 at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 17, 2015 in which Jacki participated on a panel called Leadership Insights from the Wonder Woman in Power.

March 19, 2015
Girls Inc. Awards Jacki Zehner, Debbie Sterling and Lateefah Simon at Strong, Smart and Bold Fundraising Event (PR Newswire)
Press release announcing Girls Inc. event in Oakland California that will be honoring Jacki Zehner.

December 8, 2014
The Financial Services Industry’s Untapped Market (HBR)
Article in Harvard Business Review looking the lack of diversity in the financial services industry and quoting Jacki on the topic.

December 1, 2014
Philanthropy Isn’t Just for the Wealthy
An interview with Jacki and ANZ Blue Notes Contributor Nicole Franklin on the passion and science of giving.

October 31, 2014
The Sector with Ethan Clow, Episode 26: Women Moving Millions
A podcast interview with Jacki talking about Women Moving Millions and the new ALL IN FOR HER call to action.

October 28, 2014
All in it for Her: A Call to Action With Jacki Zehner (Purse Strings Radio with Maria Reitan)
A podcast interview with Jacki talking about philanthropy, Women Moving Millions and the new ALL IN FOR HER call to action.

October 17, 2014
The Powerful Philanthropic Intention Behind “Women Moving Millions” (Nonprofit Quarterly)
A piece written in the Nonprofit Quarterly about the Women Moving Millions call to action report ALL IN FOR HER.

October 16, 2014
9 Different Definitions On The Meaning Of Work-Life Balance (Fast Company)
An article in Fast Company on what does “balance” mean, and can we ever have it? Entrepreneurs, including Jacki, who’ve made their work their lives weigh in.

October 9, 2014
Transformative Wealth From Women, For Women (SSIR)
An op-ed piece written by Jacki on how and why women should invest in women and girls.

October 1, 2014
6 Hashtags We Can Use to Advance Gender Equality (Mashable)
After the release of the Women Moving Millions call to action report ALL IN FOR HER the social media campaign and hashtag around the report was featured by Claudia Chan on how to advance gender equality through social media.

September 24, 2014
Money Talks: Why Women Need Invest Cash, Not Just Time, In Other Women (The Guardian)
After the release of Women Moving Millions call to action report ALL IN FOR HER, WMM and Jacki are featured in the article about why people need to invest more in women & girls.

September 18, 2014
A Gender Lens for Giving: Women in Philanthropy Urged to Invest More in Women and Girls (Forbes)
After the release of Women Moving Millions call to action report ALL IN FOR HER, WMM and Jacki are featured in the article about why people need to invest more in women & girls.

August 20, 2014
Meet the Filmanthropist: Lilly Hartley (Forbes)
Jacki is quoted in an article about funding films with a social issue focus.

July 15, 2014
40 People Who Are Living Proof You Can Make It In Silicon Valley After 40 (TechCrunch)
Jacki Zehner is included on the list of 40 entrepreneurs over 40 who have made it in Silicon Valley.

March 13, 2014
The Power of Storytelling
Jacki is interviewed on “Sharp Heels” where she talks about the power of storytelling and the importance of leveraging “critical mass” to elevate women’s voices.

February 2014
Feature: Finance
On Our Terms The Undergraduate Journal of the Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College did an interview with Jacki Zehner on women in finance.

February 25, 2014
Meet the 15 Most Powerful Women in U.S. Philanthropy (Inside Philanthropy)
Jacki is quoted in an article about the 15 most powerful women in Philanthropy

February 25, 2014
11 of the Most Powerful Business People Share the Best Advice They’ve Ever Received (PolicyMic)
Jacki shares some of the best advice she ever received in business on PolicyMic’s list.

February 18, 2014
From Corporate to Women & Feminism: A Woman Making Changes (BOE)
An interview with Jacki talking about feminism, philanthropy and her life passions.

February 11, 2014
Women Executives- WE Interviews, Jacki Zehner, Part Two
The second part of a two part interview from Women Executives on Jacki Zehner.

January 14, 2014
Women Executives- WE Interviews, Jacki Zehner, Part One
Women Executives published a two part interview with Jacki about success, women in business and what advice she would give to other woman just starting their careers.

November 11, 2013
Mountain Money- KCPW Radio
Interview with Jacki Zehner on local Park City Radio Mountain Money which focuses on personal finance, small business news and real estate.

August 13, 2013
Money For Lunch – BlogTalkRadio
BlogTalk Radio Money For Lunch host Bret Martinez interviews Jacki Zehner on Women, Money, Power & Changing the World

July 11, 2013
Women Exert New Influence on Philanthropy (Reuters)
Jacki Zehner is featured in an article about supporting research looking at the future of online feminism.

June 24, 2013
40 Women to Watch Over 40
Jacki Zehner is featured on a list of 40 women over 40 women who are leaning in after 40 and  creating momentum.

June 19, 2013
Women Traders Sceptical of “Culture” Shift
Jacki Zehner’s comments on the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards’ call for more women traders.

May 30, 2013
Zehner and Solavay Counter Tudor Jones on Women Traders
Jacki Zehner and Susan Solavay discuss the article they co-authored, “Can Mothers Be Traders?,” responding to billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones who suggested they cannot. They speak with Bloomberg’s Kathleen Hays and Vonnie Quinn on Bloomberg Radio’s “The Hays Advantage.”

May 28, 2013
Women Investors Push Back on Claim that Mothers Can’t be Traders
Jacki Zehner appearing on public radio “The Takeaway” regarding the comments by Hedge Fund Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones that mothers cannot be traders.

May 28, 2013
The Real Problem With the ‘Babies Are a Focus-Killer’ Theory: Bad for Business (The Atlantic)
Anne-Marie Slaughters’ response to Paul Tudor Jones’ remarks on female traders. Ms. Slaughter quotes Jacki’s Influencer post on the topic.

May 28, 2013
Women Investors Push Back on Claim that Mothers Can’t Be Traders
Jacki Zehner appearing on public radio “The Takeaway” regarding the comments by Hedge Fund Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones that mothers cannot be traders.

May 20, 2013
Stiletto Network
Book by Pamela Ryckman “Inside the Women’s Power Circles That Are Changing the Face of Business” that Jacki is featured in.

April 11, 2013
Claudia Chan: Interview with Jacki Zehner
Read Claudia Chan’s Exclusive Interview with Women Moving Millions’ Jacquelyn Zehner on Leadership, Personal Finance, Happiness and much much more…

March 19, 2013
Kelowna Native Pushes Philanthropy Movement for Women
Radio interview with local Kelowna CBC radio

March 19, 2013
Should We All “Lean In”? Yes, But…
An article Jacki wrote for Womenetics on Sheryl Sandberg’s new book Lean In and her perspective on the topic.

March 14, 2013
Women Gather in Monterey to Champion each other (Monterey County Weekly)
An interview with Jacki Zehner in the local Monterey newspaper which profiles Jacki and other speaker honored at the Hands of Hope benefit.

March 10, 2013
From Kelowna to Wall Street: Jacki Zehner remembers her roots (The Daily Courier)
An article featuring Jacki and her journey from Kelowna to Wall Street and the award she will be receiving from the Global Fund For Women in April 2013. Written by her hometown newspaper in Kelowna, B.C.

March 10, 2013
Jacki Zehner shares her Lean In Story
Jacki Zehner shares her Lean In Story with the Lean In community created by Sheryl Sandberg around the launch of her book “Lean In” to inspire and support women help achieve their goals.

January 22, 2013
After Jacki Zehner hosted the 3rd Annual Women at Sundance party where a new report on “Exploring the barriers and opportunities for independent women filmmakers” was released, the report was wrote about by many media outlets, you can see them listed below.
Wonder Woman at Sundance (The New York Times)
Sundance Sightings: The Scene in Park City (The Wrap)
Sundance Institute and Women in Film Release Unprecedented Study on Women Directors (Indie Wire)

December 11, 2012
Top Ten Takeaways on Innovation from TEDxWomen (The Huffington Post)
Article highlight Jacki as having one of the top ten takeaway messages from 2012 Washington D.C. TEDxWomen.

December 11, 2012
Press Release (WMM): Women Moving Millions Leaders Featured at TEDxWomen 2012CEO Jacki Zehner and Board Member Loreen Arbus Joined Other Experts to Discuss Challenges and Opportunities for Girls and Women Worldwide
10,000+ Participated Via Live Streaming; Millions Will View Talks Online
(read more…)

December 7, 2012
With Opportunity, World’s Women Will Shine
Jacki’s friend, Musimbi Kanyoro, President & CEO of the Global Fund For Women spoke to a group of women in Park City about Women’s Rights.

November 30, 2012
TEDxWomen The Space Between
Jacki Zehner’s first TEDx talk, “Strap In: Closing the Gender Gap” held in Washington DC. Watch the video here.

2012
Women, Wealth and Wall Street
Sylvia Global interviews Jacki Zehner on leadership, work-life balance and challenging the narrative associated with having it all.

October 11, 2012
Philanthropy in the City: Women Moving Millions Revolutionizes Fundraising
An article written about Women Moving Millions and WMM Board Members Margot Franssen and Jacki Zehner and how they are inspiring women to donate unprecedented resources to women and girls.

September 29, 2012
Women Establish Themselves as Players in the Philanthropy Field (Deseret News)
An article quoting Jacki and the work Women Moving Millions does for women and girls and looking at research that shows women give (philanthropically) differently than men.

September 18, 2012
Good Business New York Leading Women of 2012
An article naming Jacki to the 25 Dynamic Leaders Actively Creating a Better World Through Work & Business.

September 7, 2012
Jacki Zehner: Game Changer in Focused Philanthropy (The Perfect Fit)
An article written about Jacki Zehner and her path to co-chair of Women Moving Millions and supporting women and girls.

July 11, 2012
Women Exert New Influence On Philanthropy (Reuters)
An article about Jacki and some other philanthropic women helping feminist writer Courtney Martin raise money for important women’s research.

June 20, 2012
Why Stop Women-Led Companies (The Huffington Post)
An article in the Huffington Post written by Donna Haghigat quoting Jacki Zehner’s talk on the lack of women on boards.

June 11, 2012
Women, Wealth and Wall Street (Sylvia Global)

June 6, 2012
One Wonder Woman, Moving Millions (The Vancouver Observer)
Jacki shares her story on how she went from finance to philanthropy.

May 24, 2012
Sundance Institute Elects Three New Trustees (Sundance Institute)
Sundance Institute Elects Three New Trustees (Market Watch)
Sundance adds Disney’s Sean Baily to Board, Anand Mahindra, Jacki Zehner also join trustees (Variety)
The Sundance Institute announces that Jacki Zehner is elected to the Sundance Institutes Board of Trustees.

May 1, 2012
Womenetics Jacki Zehner- Global Advocate for Women & Girls in True Superhero Fashion
Womenetics interview with Jacki Zehner

April 30, 2012
Nine Rules Women Must Follow to Get Ahead
Article in Wall Street Journal featuring Jacki and other women on how women can get ahead in the work place.

March 14, 2012
CBS NewsThe Huffington Post The Washington Post with BloombergFierce Finance Business Insider
Jacki wrote two blog entries on the firestorm over the Greg Smith OpEd that appeared in the New York Times on March 14, 2012, which resulted in a number of media mentions listed below.

March 21, 2012
The Seven Pearls of Financial Wisdom
An article in the Wall Street Journal about a book Jacki Zehner is featured in.

February 22, 2012
Women Philanthropists, Activists Convene at HDS
An Article about the Annual Harvard Divinity School National Leadership Conference Jacki spoke at in February

January 26, 2012
Shoring up the Pipeline for Female Filmmakers at Sundance
An article by Pat Mitchell about the Women at Sundance party and bring awareness to women in film

January 26, 2012
Park City, Pix City
Article talking about the Women at Sundance Brunch hosted at the Zehner’s House

January 23, 2012
Sundance Institute and Women In Film Spotlight Challenges Facing Women Filmmakers
Article announcing the collaboration of two organizations to support independent women filmmakers working in both narrative and documentary feature film

December 12, 2011
The Power of Small
Wall Street Journal profiles the Zehner Foundation and highlights how small foundations can help in a big way

November 30, 2011
Women, Money, and Investing in the Future
A radio interview with Deepak Chopr

November 30, 2011
Interview with Deepak Chopra
An Interview with the incredible Deepak Chopra – On Women, Money, and Changing the World

October, 2011
Legacy Partner – Member Profile on Jacki
A profile on Jacki and her philanthropic interests

May 10, 2011
Putting our Money Where our Mouths Are: Gender Lens Investing
Advocating for women investing with a gender lens

March 31, 2011
Financial Planning
Jacki was listed as number seven in “Philanthropic Women Helping Women”

March 30, 2011
No Country for Young Women
Interview on being an investor and philanthropist

January 26, 2011
New York Times
Quoted for being a rising female philanthropist

September 27, 2010
BBC-Women’s Hour
Talking about Goldman Sachs gender discrimination lawsuit

September 23, 2010
The New York Observer
Quoting Bloomberg Op-Ed

September 22, 2010
The Daily Beast
Talking about dating rules at Goldman Sachs

September 20, 2010
Fierce Finance
Defending Goldman Sachs against gender discrimination charges

September 20, 2010
Slate
Defending Goldman Sachs on gender discrimination lawsuit

September 17, 2010
Business Insider
Defending Goldman Sachs gender discrimination lawsuit

September 16, 2010
Bloomberg
Defending Goldman Sachs on bias lawsuit

September 13, 2010
Blog Her
Quoting Bloomberg Op-Ed

April 27, 2010
The Conference Board Review Article: The Myth of Meritocracy

August 21, 2009
Bidiversity
Talking about gender diversity and women on corporate boards

August 18, 2009
The Glass Hammer
Talking about gender diversity and women on corporate boards

January 1, 2009
Huffington Post
A letter to the departing treasury secretary

July 31, 2001
Open to Women? 
Fast Company Magazine asked 6 top women achievers from various fields one question: Are we living in meritocracy or a machotocracy?