Jennifer McAuslin

At ACCESSPOINT RI, Jennifer McAuslin turns relationships into resources that expand opportunity for Rhode Islanders with disabilities. As Director of Development, she leads fundraising, marketing, and partnerships with a clear goal: show supporters how their investment changes lives. A Rhode Island College psychology graduate, Jennifer built her career in nonprofits, starting on the front lines at the Boys & Girls Clubs in Warwick, moving into program leadership at Connecting for Children and Families, and later discovering her calling in development at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island.

That journey led her to AccessPoint RI last year, drawn by a mission rooted in independence and inclusion. “What I love most is the people,” she says, whether collaborating with staff, meeting community partners, or leading a Thursday glee club with day program participants. The music, she notes, is a weekly reminder of why the work matters.

Jennifer is proudest of the trust she has built with donors and colleagues statewide, creating partnerships where everyone feels connected to the impact. Looking ahead, she’s excited for the Pin Pal Party, an inclusive bowling fundraiser supporting the organization’s Special Olympics team. Her message is simple and powerful: communities grow when people show up together.

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