Originally from Johnstown, Ontario, Jenna has lived and worked in Thunder Bay for over 14 years. She is currently employed as the Senior Development Officer at Confederation College. She is a PhD candidate at McMaster University in the Wilson Institute for Canadian History pursuing research on the role of youth in socialist and communist movements in twentieth century Canada. She holds a Master of Arts in History, an Honours Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Education degree from Lakehead University.