Originally from Johnstown, Ontario, Jenna has lived, and worked in Thunder Bay for over 10 years. She is currently employed as the Advancement Coordinator for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, west campus. She is also 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.

Jenna Kirker
Advancement Coordinator, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Thunder Bay