Marjorie Penrod P’26

Overview

Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase
New York, NY

• BS, Business Administration, The Pennsylvania State University

Marjorie Penrod (she/her) is a Managing Director in JPMorgan’s Corporate Tax Department and global head of US Information Reporting Advisory, where she establishes firm-wide policy and advises senior leaders on tax regulatory developments. She has chaired financial industry committees, spoken at conferences, and testified before Congress. A strong supporter of children’s programs and music education, Marjorie has spent many years tutoring middle school students, earning the NYC Children’s Volunteer of the Year Award. She is also a founding member of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s New Leaders Circle, co-produced the Westbeth Kids Groove Music Festivals, and serves on the Board of Trustees of Kaufman Music Center. Marjorie lives in New York City with her family, including her daughter Anne, who is in Vassar’s class of 2026!

Advice to Students:

If you find yourself uncertain about your direction after graduation, consider reaching out to adults you know, or even acquaintances of friends, and ask if they’d be willing to meet for a half-hour conversation about careers. Ask them to share what they do, what they enjoy, what they find challenging, and what a typical day looks like. You may be surprised by how many people are happy to talk about their work, and how much insight a meaningful conversation can offer compared to browsing online. Plus, you’ll start building a network of helpful contacts without even realizing it. And don’t forget to follow up with a simple thank-you note, it goes a long way.