Jen Butler

Community Manager @ Invisible Ink Books

About

I am the bestselling author of Mom, Rediscovered, a coming-of-middle-age memoir that was published by Invisible Ink Books on October 21, 2025. My book was a top new release and bestseller on Amazon and was also named to Zibby Owens’ Most Anticipated List for Fall 2025. I have recently joined Invisible Ink Books as the Community Manager, leading on social media, book conference and festival outreach, and author launch support. Before launching a career as an author, I worked almost exclusively in the nonprofit sector in the New York metro area and London. Previous positions include events management and strategy for London's Olympic Park Legacy Company, helping to ensure the legacy of the 2012 Games. I have also held fundraising roles at the American Museum of Natural History and Ethical Culture Fieldston School, securing annual and major gifts of up to $600,000 from a variety of donors. In addition to my professional experience, I have logged thousands of volunteer hours as a member of the Board of Directors of the Colon Cancer Foundation; the Fundraising Director of Hudson Valley Storm Flag Football; PTA Chair and Vice Chair of Roaring Brook Elementary School; and TCS NYC Marathon charity team manager for NYCMedics. I am passionate about health, wellness, and personal development. During the COVID-19 pandemic I became certified as a professional life and recovery coach. In my private coaching practice, I work one-to-one and in small groups with my female client base. I use motivational interviewing techniques, reflective listening, positive psychology, and other modalities to help my clients set SMART goals in life and sobriety. Areas of emphasis within my coaching practice include navigating life and career transitions; parenting; perfectionism; gray area drinking; and cultivating long-term sobriety. I am also a studio manager and fitness instructor at The Collective by JABFIT, and the author of Best Mom Never on Substack. I coach, write, and teach to encourage women (particularly moms) to practice self-compassion and forge cup-filling connections, empowering them to show up as their amazing, authentic selves in their families and communities.

Country

United States

City

Chappaqua

Industry

Writing & Editing

Skill

Non-fiction Writer, Memoir, Non-Fiction Writing, Web Content Writing, Magazine Writing, Organization Skills, Attention to Detail, Program Management, Project Management, Membership Development, Major Gifts, Non-profit Development, Fitness Training, Coaching, Life Coaching, Personal Coaching, Recovery Coaching, Fitness, Fitness Instruction, Strategy

Experience

Community Manager

Invisible Ink Books

2026-3 - Present · 7 mos

As Community Manager, I lead on social media, book conference and festival outreach, and author launch support.

Author

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Certified Professional Life & Recovery Coach

Joy in During

2021-9 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

Chappaqua, New York, United States

I help overwhelmed women find joy in midlife and set achievable goals to prioritize self-fulfillment. - Work 1:1 and in small groups with clients virtually - Use motivational interviewing techniques, reflective listening, positive psychology, and other modalities to help clients set SMART goals in life and sobriety - Areas of coaching expertise include establishing short- and long-term sobriety; ditching diet culture; creating lasting change; and navigating life transitions - Launched BYOB: Build Your Own Break customizable online course (March 2023)

Studio Manager and Fitness Instructor

The Collective by JABFIT

2022-4 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Chappaqua, New York, United States

- Assist owner with studio programming strategy, class calendar, on-demand video content production, social media marketing, and front desk management - Program and teach 2-4 strength training and HIIT cardio classes per week - Developed and teach 6-week strength training group program

Kickboxing Instructor

Modern Martial Arts - Westchester

2019-7 - 2020-3 · 9 mos

Mt. Kisco, NY

Consultant

Colorectal Cancer Alliance

2011-1 - 2011-3 · 3 mos

Boston, MA

Manager - Events and Promotions

Olympic Park Legacy Company

2010-3 - 2010-6 · 4 mos

London, England, United Kingdom

I led on events strategy and planning for the newly established Olympic Park Legacy Company - the public sector, not-for-profit organization responsible for the development, management and maintenance of London's Olympic Park and its facilities after the 2012 Games. - Adapted events strategy for Olympic Park into corporate policy - Led on Olympic test event coordination with the London Organizing Committee - Facilitated the Sport, Operations, and Venues Legacy Group, comprising 25 senior-level representatives from all major stakeholder organizations

Project Manager - Olympic Park Legacy Major Events

Visit London

2009-9 - 2010-3 · 7 mos

London, England, United Kingdom

- Developed major events strategy for Olympic Park pre- and post-2012 Games - Led Visit London's participation in external feasibility studies for two international sports events

Interim Project Manager - Olympic Park Legacy Major Events

Visit London

2009-6 - 2009-8 · 3 mos

Continuing the work I began as an MBA consultant, I advanced the Olympic Park major events portfolio development whilst writing my MBA dissertation: 'From Eyesores to Icons: Legacies of Olympic Parks and a Plan for London'.

MBA Consultant - Olympic Park Legacy Major Events

Visit London

2009-3 - 2009-4 · 2 mos

I worked as part of a four-member MBA consulting team at Visit London to develop the Olympic Park Legacy Major Events Action Plan, an indicative portfolio of major events and accompanying events strategy for London's Olympic Park both before and after the 2012 Olympic Games.

Assistant Director of Major Gifts

Ethical Culture Fieldston School

2006-1 - 2008-2 · 2 yrs 2 mos

New York, New York, United States

- Managed pipeline of 190 prospective donors, from identification to gift solicitation - Redesigned prospect research program and supervised prospect researcher