Jenna Heath built her career on the belief that education can transform lives. As director of student and community engagement for UNLV’s College of Liberal Arts, she oversees programming that reaches nearly 4,000 students each semester and manages a $28 million scholarship portfolio. She also leads the college’s internship program, which connects more than 300 students annually with career-aligned opportunities through industry partnerships and advisory councils.
Her commitment extends beyond the university. Heath has raised thousands of dollars for local nonprofits, served on boards including the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, and volunteers with Gamma Phi Beta sorority. In 2024, she launched Tearin’ Up My Heart: Emotional Leadership Lessons, a podcast designed to help listeners understand the emotional side of leadership and make education more accessible.
As she pursues a Ph.D. in educational policy, Heath continues to mentor first-generation students, teach leadership development and champion inclusive, emotionally intelligent leadership. Heath’s work brings her research into practice while empowering others to find confidence and purpose through education.