Staff Profiles

Jenna R. Wright- Counselor
Jenna graduated from Colby College with a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology in 1998. As a student she had the opportunity to expand her cultural horizons, studying in Kenya for a semester, and completing an independent study in international aid organizations and health services. After college, Jenna volunteered for AmeriCorps VISTA. As a VISTA volunteer she acted as an outreach worker and program developer at a health clinic for migrant farm workers. After completing her volunteer term, Jenna began working as a Counselor in a residential treatment program for adults with disabilities. In this position she expanded her skill-base to include treatment planning, assessment, crisis management, skill building for independent living, medication administration, and vocational and educational planning.

Currently, Jenna is pursuing a Master's of Social Work degree, with a clinical focus, at Boston College. As part of her clinical training at Boston College, she has been interning as a substance abuse counselor, gaining valuable clinical practice about a problem that negatively impacts the lives of many people. Throughout her schooling and career, Jenna has always had a strong commitment to ensuring that disadvantaged or marginalized people have access to comprehensive social services.