The Associate Director works with faculty to strengthen academic Community Engaged Learning and oversee CEVC student coordinator learning and community partnership development.

Bio:

Jenna grew up in Richmond, Virginia and earned her B.A. in communication from Virginia Tech. Prior to joining JMU, she worked in the nonprofit sector, most recently serving as executive director of Project GROWS educational farm serving youth in the Central Shenandoah Valley. Jenna is actively involved in local community initiatives related to the environment, food systems, and equitable access to health. She enjoys spending time outdoors, especially with her family on their farm in Augusta County, VA.