Event Hosting Built on Energy, Heart, and Grit
Your event does not end when the last speaker steps off stage. It ends with how people feel when they leave.
Schedules shift. Speakers go over time. The room loses steam. That is where Jen DeGroff steps in; keeping your audience connected, energized, and glad they stayed.
The Stage Presence That Holds the Room
You spent months planning. You secured the venue, booked the speakers, and built the agenda. But what happens between the sessions?
An unexpected tech delay. A speaker who runs ten minutes late. The post-lunch lull.
A great host protects your investment. Jen shows up early, stays present, and keeps the stage moving. She handles every curveball so you can focus on running the event.
Serving New York State and national stages.
From Boardrooms to Conferences
Jen brings a unique mix of corporate and wellness experience to the stage.
She went from presenting in corporate boardrooms to moderating innovation panels, leading neurodivergent movement classes, and inspiring high school assemblies.
She reads the energy of a room in real time. No forced enthusiasm. Just clean transitions, quick thinking, and authentic human connection.
Why Event Planners Trust Jen
01 Energy and Adaptability
She shifts from high-energy momentum to quiet, meaningful moments based on what the room needs right now.
02 Quick Wit and Composed
Seamlessly adapts to unexpected changes during live events
03 The Knack to Bring People Together
Jen creates an inviting atmosphere where attendees feel seen and start connecting with each other.
04 Your Mission Becomes My Passion
Your goals become her mission. Every introduction and announcement ties back to your core values and goals.
What She Brings to Your Stage
Reading the Room in Real Time: Post-lunch slump hitting? Jen brings the spark back. A heavy moment lands on stage? She give the room space to honor it.
She Allows Your Speakers to Shine: Jen introduces speakers with genuine context. She builds excitement so they step onto the stage with the audience already in their corner.
Zero Hand-Holding Required: You prep together beforehand to set the vision. On event day, she handles the stage flow so you do not have to babysit the mic.
Contagious Energy: No fake performance or loud radio-announcer persona. Just real and emotional energy that people naturally respond to.
Events She Hosts
Every event has a different energy it needs, and Jen tailors to it.
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Keeping multi-day momentum high, connecting themes between speakers, and making sure attendees stay engaged straight through the closing remarks.
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Highlighting the good, honoring your cause, and inspiring action rooted in impact and values.
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Creating a warm, intentional environment that encourages attendees to bring their full selves into the room.
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Professional, sharp, and engaging without being stiff; bringing real humanity into business spaces.
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Pumping up the crowd, maintaining momentum, and celebrating people who lead with heart and grit.
Christopher C, Independent Documentary Filmmaker
“Jen is a natural motivator who genuinely loves helping people reach their goals. You can see it in her willingness to share her own stories. .”
How It Works
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1. Submit Your Inquiry
Fill out the short event form below.
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2. Discovery Call:
We chat to align on your vision, event goals, and date availability.
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3. Chat on Prep
We review the run of show, speaker intros, and key logistics as needed.
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4. Show Day
Let your event shine while I keep the energy flowing!
What People Are Saying
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"Jen was comfortable interacting with and presenting her findings to everyone, from team members to the executive team and board of directors, with confidence."
— Glen S
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“Jennifer has this energy that she projects outward and that jumps right into your chest. She speaks with a physical excitement, like she can’t contain her message, because it’s meant to be yours.”
— Allison B
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"Jen is phenomenal! She is encouraging, creative and extremely knowledgeable. Jen is also flexible and a great communicator. She creates the best environment for success.
— Agnes S
Ready to Highlight the Good at Your Next Event?
Tell us about your upcoming event. If this resonates, submit your details below to schedule a discovery call.
Behind the Mic
I believe the best events happen when people feel seen, heard, and believed, which fosters even greater connection.
Off stage, Jen is obsessed with highlighting the good in local communities, finding the best nature spots, and lifting up people who lead with real values.
On stage, Jen bring that same spark to your audience; no dry announcements, just pure human connection.