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Spotlight on Centurions – Jennifer Vitela

Jennifer Vitela works for the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, where she oversees public programs, special events, visitor services, volunteers, and museum store operations. She graduated from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School of Journalism. Jennifer earned her juris doctor degree from Loyola Law School. She is a member of the Centurions Fall Class of 2020. Jennifer is the chairman of the steering committee. She recently completed a four-year term as president of the USC Alumni Club in Kansas City. Jennifer also volunteers with Junior Achievement and Harvesters. She is married to Eric Kraft.



 

Jennifer Vitela and Eric Kraft

Also featured in the September 14, 2019 issue of The Independent

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