Meet Jennifer

Jennifer Chappell has served as the Louisville Metro Council representative for District 15 since January 2023, which spans from Central to Southwest Louisville, and includes neighborhoods such as Schnitzelburg, Germantown, St. Joseph, Meriwether-Fort Hill, Taylor-Berry, Oakdale/Wyandotte, Lucky Horseshoe, Hazelwood, Jacobs, Iroquois, and Cloverleaf, as well as notable institutions, such as University of Louisville, Churchill Downs, and Iroquois Park.

A lifelong Louisvillian, she has built her career on community service, environmental advocacy, and neighborhood revitalization. Before joining Metro Council, Jennifer worked in nonprofit leadership, neighborhood development, and public engagement, bringing people together to solve problems and strengthen communities.

Jennifer currently chairs the Committee on Efficiency of Boards and Commissions, serves on the Public Works and Appropriations committees, and is an active participant in the annual budget process. She is the Vice Chair of the Majority Caucus and serves as Co-Chair of the Women’s Caucus, where she advocates for policies that advance equity and opportunity. She is a member of the Commission on Public Art and the Tree Advisory Commission. She is also active in conservation efforts, partnering with local and regional organizations to expand green spaces, protect natural resources, and promote sustainable growth.

Her work has been recognized by local media and community groups for her hands-on leadership and her commitment to listening to constituents and delivering results.

Professionally, Jennifer works in digital marketing and advertising. She currently works as an account manager & strategist for ProMedia Group, an agency based in New Albany, Indiana. 

Jennifer is a proud JCPS graduate and holds a bachelor's degree from Bellarmine University.

Outside of public service, Jennifer enjoys renovating her 130-year-old shotgun home, gardening, and spending time with her two dogs and 5 cats. She especially loves spending time with her nieces and nephew and showing them everything that Louisvivlle has to offer.