Jenna grew up in Palo Alto, CA and earned a B.A. in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. She was involved in science research as an undergraduate and worked in a lab that explored the relationship between emotional state and visual signal processing in the brain. Her enthusiasm for science led her to first become involved in education through a program she worked with that ran science experiments for first grade students in low income areas. Following graduation, Jenna lived abroad in Costa Rica for six months while working for a program that integrated travel, sports and community engagement. Jenna’s interests outside of work include anything and everything outdoors. She especially loves biking, hiking, running and rock climbing.
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