Jenna Deidel

Jenna Deidel has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries. Jenna currently holds the role of Director of Community Engagement at the Davis Phinney Foundation, a position they have been in since December 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Programs & Outreach at the same organization from April 2019 to December 2021. Before joining the Davis Phinney Foundation, Jenna was the Director of Marketing at the foundation from October 2017 to April 2019.

Earlier in their career, Jenna worked as the Chief Marketing Officer at the Chicago Sinfonietta from August 2015 to October 2017. Jenna also co-founded Audible Odyssey, NFP, where they held multiple roles including Director of Audience Development and Board Treasurer from December 2011 to October 2017.

Jenna has had experience in the arts field as well. Jenna worked as an Artist Guide at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago from September 2006 to December 2015 and as a Teaching Artist at Redmoon from February 2007 to June 2012. Additionally, Jenna was a Company Dancer at Chicago Tap Theatre from September 2005 to June 2011.

Jenna also has experience in marketing and branding. Jenna served as the Marketing Coordinator at About Face Theatre from July 2014 to August 2015 and held various roles at Blue Buddha Boutique, including Marketing Manager, Social Branding Coordinator, and Inventory Assistant from September 2008 to August 2014.

Jenna Deidel attended Colorado State University from 2002 to 2003, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art. Following that, they enrolled at Columbia College Chicago from 2003 to 2006, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Photography.