Jennifer Jenkins
Author and Professional Speaker focused on building cultures of care that support people, reduce burnout, and protect capacity in high-stress environments.
- Role
- Warriors Speak Communication Specialist & Spokesperson at Wounded Warrior Project
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jennifer Jenkins
I use my professional speaking, writing, and media skills to raise awareness and advocacy for veterans who have been wounded or injured, their families, and caregivers. Since 2014, I have shared my personal story of overcoming burnout and improving communication with diverse audiences, from conferences and corporate events to school assemblies and church groups. I also co-host a podcast called \"This Caregiver Life\" to explore the caregiver journey from all walks of life and provide resources and encouragement.My passion for this cause stems from my experience as my brother\'s primary caregiver, an Operation Iraqi Freedom combat-wounded veteran, and an Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow Alumnus. As a subject matter expert on caregiving, communication, suicide awareness, and military and veteran families, I have contributed to multiple conferences and publications, received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, and am a proud member of prestigious organizations such as the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Legion Auxiliary. I hold a degree in Social Sciences from Indiana University.
Experience
Warriors Speak Communication Specialist & Spokesperson
Jan 2016 — Present · Jacksonville, FL, US
Professional speaker serving on the Warriors Speak®, a voice of advocacy and awareness for veterans who have been wounded or injured and their families and caregivers. Warriors Speak® is a group of wounded veterans and caregivers who share their personal stories of service and sacrifice with the public to raise awareness for the needs of this generation’s injured service members, their families, and caregivers. The warrior spokespeople share how Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) aided in their recovery process and helped in the transition back to civilian life. The caregiver spokespeople share the often-untold stories of what it’s like on the other side of that life-changing experience and how WWP was there not only for their loved ones, but for them as well.
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Social Sciences
1989 — 1991
Brown County High School
High School Graduation, Honors Diploma Program
1985 — 1989
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