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More about Jenna:

Jenna brings more than ten years of experience in nonprofit communications, strategy, marketing, development, design, and leadership—most recently with Conservation Legacy. With a background in graphic design, journalism, and photography from The Art Institute, she is passionate about using storytelling and creative communication to connect people, strengthen communities and support meaningful change.

Her commitment to people and place took shape while serving with AmeriCorps in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, an experience that pointed her to the intersection of communication, community engagement and environmental stewardship. Since then, she has traveled widely and worked across diverse communities and landscapes, guided by a belief in the power of reciprocal relationships.

A Michigan native, Jenna is returning home from Tucson, Arizona, with a deep appreciation for Northern Michigan, a region that has always held her heart. She is excited to put down roots in Traverse City and contribute to the community she is proud to now call home. At the heart of her work is a desire to build authentic connections, foster a sense of belonging, and support work that is grounded in purpose, place, and lasting impact.

In her spare time, you can find her collecting recycled materials to create art, cooking with lots of veggies, riding a bike, traveling and spending as much time outdoors as possible, probably looking for rocks.