Jen Carruthers is a creative powerhouse, inspiring community connector, and visionary producer through her company 11 Eleven Productions based in Des Moines, Iowa. Over the last twenty-one years her successful and varied career has spanned client services, corporate relations, and philanthropic engagement, while her event planning and production work—notably, the Midwest’s premier Drag King show and one of the largest Pride organizations in the country—continues to shape LGBTQ+ culture in Iowa and beyond.

 

FUNDRAISING

Extensive background in fundraising, donor relationships and development.

EVENT MANAGEMENT

Over a decade of running productions A to Z from small events to large scale festivals.

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Before you know where you are going, you have to understand where you have been.

lgbtq+ speaker & emcee

Extensive background in public speaking and emceeing throughout the metro.

entrepreneurship

Identifying new events, businesses and programs that enhance Des Moines.

community connector

Recognizing, creating and acting upon business opportunities.