HPW Team Bios
Get to know the Health Promotion & Wellness Team a little better with their bios down below!
Director of Health Promotion and Wellness
Jenna joined Lewis & Clark in July 2025 after relocating from Louisville, Kentucky. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching Health and Physical Education and brings a strong background in health education, promotion, and community outreach. With experience as both a school health educator and public health professional, Jenna is especially passionate about harm reduction, prevention, advocacy, reducing barriers to care, and connecting individuals with essential services. Her approach to wellness is rooted in inclusion, equity, and empowering students with knowledge and support that honors their diverse experiences.
Outside of work, Jenna enjoys traveling, hiking and camping with her partner and two dogs (Meeko and Finn), and exploring Portland’s food and music scene. She also loves unwinding with movies, reading, cooking, and playing Zelda.
Graduate Assistant
Claire is a Graduate Assistant in the HPW Office and a second-year graduate student in the Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy program at Lewis & Clark. She has a special interest in sexuality studies and is pursuing a certificate in Eating Disorders. With over a decade of experience as an anti-oppression registered dietitian in public health, Claire brings a strong foundation in trauma-informed education, harm reduction, and behavior change. Her approach is rooted in Health at Every Size® and body liberation, and she’s especially passionate about creating socially-just, consent-centered spaces for students to explore identity, health, and healing. Before coming to L&C, Claire supported immigrant, refugee, and low-income communities through wellness programming, community organizing, and advocacy.
Outside of work and school, she finds joy in dancing, cooking, and being in and around water—especially kayaking, swimming, and scuba diving. She grounds herself through somatic practices and meditation, and is always happy to talk about her beloved local soccer team, the Portland Bangers FC.