Program and Administrative Manager

Jeni’s background is in communication (B.A.) and media production (M.A.). Jeni grew up as a missionary kid in South America and moved back to the U.S. for college. After graduating with her Bachelor’s in 2012, she worked until 2015 when she decided to get her Master’s at Webster University. This moved her to St. Louis, where she has remained since graduating in 2017. 

Jeni is passionate about creating pathways for incarcerated individuals and youth being released from juvenile detention in order to have their best chance for success after release. Coupled with her background in arts and design, Hope Creates is a natural way to be in service to this vulnerable and underserved community.