US SIF Appoints Jennifer Coombs as Head of Content & Development

The Sustainable Investment Forum (US SIF) has announced the appointment of Jennifer Coombs as its new Head of Content and Development, signaling a strategic move to enhance sustainable investing education and resources. With over fifteen years of experience in financial services, Coombs brings a comprehensive background in technical analysis, equity research, and portfolio management to her new role.

Coombs has been a long-standing contributor to the sustainable investing community, having worked closely with US SIF for eight years. Her most notable achievement includes developing the Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC) designation program while working as an associate professor at The College for Financial Planning. This program has seen significant success, with more than 1,400 professionals enrolling and over 1,000 active designation holders since 2018.

Prior to joining US SIF, Coombs served as the director of client success for Ethos ESG, where she supported software users in mastering ESG reporting and analysis. Her professional achievements have been recognized through prestigious awards, including being named on Investment News' 40 Under 40 list in 2023 and receiving CFFP's Faculty of the Year award in 2022.

US SIF CEO Maria Lettini emphasized Coombs' unique capabilities, noting that she will collaborate with wealth managers, advisors, financial planning associations, and academics to deepen understanding of sustainable investing. Coombs' expertise is expected to help create content that is both foundational and timely, supporting US SIF's mission of shifting investment practices toward sustainability.

The organization, which represents members managing $5 trillion in assets, is committed to promoting long-term investments that generate positive social and environmental impacts. Coombs' appointment is seen as a critical step in advancing the organization's goals of supporting a more resilient and equitable global financial ecosystem.