Jenna Gilbreath

LinkedIn | 614-397-5565 | Jenna.A.Gilbreath@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Kent State University Kent, OH
BSA, Communication Studies (GPA: 3.9) Graduation Date: May 2023
Minors: Media Advocacy and Nonprofit Studies
● Organizations/Awards: Dean’s List Recipient x8
WORK EXPERIENCE
Kent State University: Resident Services Kent, OH
Resident Assistant August 2020 – May 2022
● Served 60+ residents to foster community, provide academic support, and ensure safety/security
Kent State University: Adventure Center Kent, OH
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Supervisor January 2023 - May 2023
● Wrote and implemented the DEI Strategic Plan and Supervisor Handbook
● Began development of an adaptive climbing program
● Created a Wilderness Wardrobe to limit financial barriers to recreating outdoors
Custom Program Supervisor August 2021 - December 2022
● Organized efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion, resulting in a new DEI supervisor position.
● Oversee communication with 120+ potential clients
● Coordinates scheduling and training for staff
Let’s Grow Together Kent, OH
Intern / Fundraising Lead August 2020 – December 2021
● Assisted with the sustainability of grassroots organization while enhancing social media and community
presence
● Led team of 6 to plan the organization’s fundraisers which resulted in $7,000+ fundraised in 12 month

Thirst Project Kent, OH

Intern / Trailblazer Ambassador July 2020 – July 2021
● Spoke on behalf of the Thirst Project and the global water crisis by presenting to 350+ students across the
country
● Provided mentorship opportunities for students interested in getting involved with the organization

Kent State University: LGBTQ+ Center Kent, OH

Intern January 2023 - May 2023
● Conducted CAS Standards review to identify strengths and deficiencies
● Created and facilitated an advocacy training for the LGBTQ+ community
● Developed and implemented centralized systems for organization
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Kent, OH
Undergraduate Student Body President April 2022 – April 2023
● Oversee and supervise 29+ undergraduate representatives to ensure organizational success
● Ensure the student's voice is heard through regular meetings with the university leadership including the
Vice President of Student Affairs and the Dean of Students
● Mediate conflict and facilitate difficult conversations internally and externally
● Assisted in the planning and implementation of the organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic
Plan

AWARDS, TRAINING, & CERTIFICATIONS

Servant Leadership Award- Thirst Project 2019
● This award is given to the student who has served beyond the global water crisis
2 Time Recipient: Servant Leadership Award- Kent State 2022 & 2023
● This award is given to the student who has exemplified leadership through their desire to serve others

Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Award- Kent State 2023
● Awarded to a student who demonstrates the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably
engage and include people from various cultures. Engage in practices that actively challenge the systems
and structures of racism, oppression, and that limit inclusion and accessibility

Facilitating Dialogue Across Difference Training 10/23/21 & 11/06/21

● Learned basic theory and practice of a Reflective Structured Dialogue framework as well as facilitator roles
within the framework
● Participated in a designed dialog experience
● Designed an experience based on community needs and practiced facilitation strategies enabling difficult
conversations and/or dialogues across differences

Collegiate Leadership Competition 2023

● Represented Kent State University as one of six team members. Mastered leadership concepts and practiced
skills such as problem-solving, communication skills, ethical decision-making, and navigating difficult
conversations

Ohio Mediator Basic Training 2023

● Participated in a 40 hour mediation training that covered topics such as mediation skills, theories, active
listening, power imbalance, difficult personalities, and reflective practice

Wilderness First Responder Certification (SOLO) 2023

● Participated in a 70+ hour course that taught wilderness medicine and extensive care for extended
backcountry trips or expeditions