Vennita Jenkins

As Senior Housing Options’ Chief Executive Officer since July 2022, Vennita leads the team of staff and works directly with the Board of Directors to further the mission. Vennita also facilitates planning towards new opportunities for the organization. Vennita joined Senior Housing Options (SHO) in April of 2017 as the Director of Operations.

Prior to joining SHO, Vennita was Center Director at InnovAge Greater Colorado PACE, Lakewood, Colorado for seven years and served as an assisted living administrator for 17 years. Vennita has a long history of supporting the community. She has served on various boards and task forces where she has been active in older adult legislative movements and championing affordable housing for older adults. Vennita is currently the Board Chair of LeadingAge Colorado and has been a longtime advocate in the aging field within Colorado and nationally.

Vennita holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.