Jena McKinzie

Jena McKinzie, MS, CNP, CFRE, currently serves as the Executive Director of Client Services at Pride Philanthropy, Inc., beginning in January 2024. Previously, Jena held various leadership roles at Texas Lutheran University, including Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations and Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, from July 2020 to July 2023. At Centenary College of Louisiana, from August 2013 to July 2020, Jena fulfilled multiple positions, such as Director of Development and Stewardship Officer, managing comprehensive fundraising initiatives and donor relations. Additionally, Jena has extensive experience in development roles at organizations like the Shreveport Regional Arts Council and the Peter Pan Players Children's Theatre and Academy. Jena holds a Master of Science in Human Services Administration from LSU Shreveport and dual Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees from Louisiana Tech University.