August 10, 2022

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to share that Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens has appointed Jennifer Highfield as the new President & Executive Director of the estate.

Ms. Highfield is an accomplished and energetic cultural arts leader in Northeast Ohio, and most recently, she has been President & CEO of the National First Ladies’ Library in Canton. And she is actually returning to Stan Hywet: From 2006-2010, she was Stan Hywet’s Director of Fund Development. 

“We look forward to working with Jennifer, and we are confident that our team and the entire Akron community will be inspired by her enthusiasm and plans for the estate,” says Rick Burke, Stan Hywet’s Board Chairman.

Ms. Highfield received her Bachelor’s of Fine Art degree in art history from the University of Akron, and her Master’s degree in art history from Kent State University. As either a representative or board member, she is an active participant in the greater Akron community. Look for more information about Ms. Highfield in our Fall/WInter edition of the Stan Hywet Magazine.

She starts in her new role at Stan Hywet in September. Welcome Jennie!

With gratitude,