Jennifer Shahade is a two-time U.S. Women's Chess Champion, speaker, host, author, and PokerStars Ambassador. Jennifer, the former program director at US Chess Women, is passionate about female empowerment and creative work related to the games she loves most: chess and poker.
She is the author of Chess Bitch and Play Like a Girl, books aimed at bringing more females into the game. She firmly believes that thinking inside the GRID (the title of her poker podcast) is the best way to organize our thinking in a hectic world and a portal into deep and beautiful thoughts.
Jennifer brings your team insights from a champion's mindset, empowering strategies for female leadership, and innovative thinking from the worlds of chess and poker. Her experience fosters creativity, strategic planning, and a unique perspective on overcoming challenges, making her an invaluable asset for inspiring and motivating your team.