The Spence School Alumnae Association proudly announces the recipients of this year’s Judith Joseph Jenkins ’91 Distinguished Alumna Award: Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins ’78 and Lauren Kleinberg Levy ’93. Both recipients will be honored at this year’s Alumnae Reunion. 

Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, PhD, has been the Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security since July 2021. She is the first African American to be an Under Secretary of State. Bonnie is also the Founder and Executive Director at Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security, and Conflict Transformation, a leading advocacy organization supporting women of color in the security and peace-building sector that believes global issues are best approached from a variety of perspectives. Bonnie served on the Board of Trustees, is a former member of the Alumnae Board and a former Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee. She currently serves on her 45th Reunion Committee, the Diversity Committee and is an IndiSPENCEable. 

Lauren Kleinberg Levy ’93 is a Founding Partner at 2912 Advisors, a boutique consulting firm offering a broad range of advisory services, including CFO/COO services and a suite of middle and back office functions, to emerging and mid-size investment managers, family offices, and liquidating funds. Before 2912 Advisors, Lauren worked at Perry Capital in the Legal and Compliance department from 2005-2018, most recently as General Counsel. She graduated from Dartmouth College in 1997 and received her J.D. from Columbia Law School. Lauren has also served on the Board of Trustees and is a former Alumnae Association President and Vice President. She currently serves on her 30th Reunion Committee, the Nominating Committee of the Alumnae Board, the Outreach Committee, is a Class Representative, a member of the 1892 Planned Giving Society and an IndiSPENCEable. 

Both Bonnie and Lauren exemplify a deep commitment to Spence and they uphold the mission and values of our School. They live our School motto, Not for school but for life we learn, through the ever-growing accomplishments and community engagements

Congratulations to Bonnie and Lauren on this achievement!



The Judith Joseph Jenkins ’91 Distinguished Alumna Award will be presented by the Spence Alumnae Association annually to an alumna who upholds the mission and values of our School. The recipient will serve as a role model for others through their dedication and service to Spence, professional achievement, and outstanding contributions to their field of interest.