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Jennifer Mackovjak

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Jennifer Mackovjak, co-founder and partner at 221B Partners, is a formidable figure in the field of risk management and investigations. With 30 years of experience spanning both public and private sectors, Jennifer has shaped a career dedicated to protecting and advancing her clients' interests. From rising to senior detective investigator at the New York County District Attorney’s Office to serving as a senior vice president at a leading Chicago security and investigations consultancy, her path reflects a steadfast commitment to justice and excellence.

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A Certified Fraud Examiner and licensed private investigator in Illinois, Jennifer blends hands-on investigative skills with deep industry insight. One of her most impactful achievements came through her work supporting the Innocence Project, where she helped overturn the wrongful conviction of Frank Sterling, who spent 18 years imprisoned for a murder he did not commit. This drive to uncover truth and mitigate risk now fuels her work at 221B Partners, the boutique consultancy she co-founded in 2020.

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Headquartered in Chicago, 221B Partners is known for its personalized, in-depth approach, far from a “cookie-cutter” model. With expertise in public records, open-source intelligence, dark web discovery, and strategic interviews, the team delivers actionable intelligence tailored to each client's unique goals and concerns. From conducting due diligence on leadership teams for attorneys and private equity to gathering intelligence on workplace threats, 221B embodies a client-centric approach—delving beyond the obvious to ensure clients are truly informed and safeguarded in an increasingly complex world.

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Jennifer Mackovjak
Co-Founder, Partner
221B Partners
Website: https://www.221bpartners.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-mackovjak-b2843419/