JPalmer Collective Brings on Ellie Jester as Chief of Staff

 

NEW YORK – March 27, 2026 – JPalmer Collective (JPC), an asset-based lending firm focused on funding high-growth, women-led, and natural products companies, today announced the appointment of Ellie Jester as Chief of Staff. Jester joins JPC at a time of continued growth, as the firm builds out its team and deepens its focus on delivering relationship-driven capital to its partners. 

Jester brings a strong background in strategic planning, executive communication, cross-functional leadership, and project management. She previously served as assistant manager in Global 360 Makeup Marketing at Estée Lauder Companies, where she completed the CEO Global Presidential Associate Program, a highly selective rotational track focused on marketing strategy and product development. In addition, she served as a Reverse Mentor to executive leadership, presenting insights on Gen Z trends and digital culture. 

“Ellie brings a combination of strategic thinking and hands-on execution that is exactly what we need at this stage of growth,” said Jennifer Palmer, Founder and CEO of JPalmer Collective.  “Her strong experience, fresh perspective, and energy will be key as we continue to expand our internal teams, scale the firm and support our clients.” 

JPalmer Collective is a customized asset-based lending solutions provider founded in 2023 by Jennifer Palmer, a commercial finance veteran, Inc. 2026 Female Founders 500 honoree, former president of SFNet, and an advocate for improving women’s access to financing. Created to fund high-growth companies that do not fit traditional lenders’ criteria, the firm provides white-glove, consultative financing solutions to women-led companies, high-growth consumer brands, and businesses focused on conscious consumers, sustainability, and inclusivity so they can achieve sustainable growth.