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JENNIFER MAPES, MIT

Jennifer Mapes joined MIT in 1978 with a position in the MIT Alumni Association but quickly made MIT Sloan her home, joining its staff in 1981. Fully 17 of her 34 years at MIT were spent in various roles with the Management of Technology (MOT) Program, where she worked closely with students, faculty, staff, and decades of alumni from that program. She also worked in Sloan Technology Services, the Visiting Fellows Program, the Sloan Fellows Program, and most recently in a position that bridged alumni relations efforts between these programs with the Office of External Relations. MIT alumni have always played an important role in Jennifer’s career and her life, and she had a lasting impact on their lives as well. Jennifer was recognized as a committed, thoughtful, and deeply valued colleague. Her leadership was integral to the creation and evolution of degree programs, the nurturing of alumni relationships, and the coordination of our outreach efforts around the globe. This page is to remember Jennifer, to appreciate all that she brought to thousands of students who came through MIT doors for over 34 years, and to consider how we each can carry on that gift that Jennifer gave to so many.