As Senior Manager of Development, Jenna works to secure federal and state government grants and contributes to the development and implementation of the organization’s fundraising strategy. She is responsible for Main Street America’s efforts to engage more national foundations and leads the development of an annual report. Prior to joining the fundraising team, Jenna served as Main Street America’s Manager of Marketing & Outreach, where she supported efforts to raise MSA’s profile and amplify the work of local Main Street programs across the country.
Before coming to MSA in 2019, Jenna worked in nonprofit communications roles at All Chicago Making Homelessness History and Families USA, a DC-based healthcare advocacy organization. She holds a BA in Anthropology & Sociology from Knox College and is pursuing a Master’s in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois Chicago.