After joining Talitha as a practitioner, Jenna joined the Talitha team as Associate Artistic Director in January 2020. She became Artistic Director in July 2020.
Jenna is an actor, director, and writer who combines her skills in the arts and organisational leadership to serve communities and restore hope, dignity and worth to vulnerable groups. Alongside her role at Talitha, she also works in the Learning Network for the Methodist Church. Jenna has worked in the creative arts and ministry sectors - providing and implementing creative resources for churches, and organisations, and has previously run LifeWorks Creative Arts Centre. She holds a Masters of Fine Arts from East 15 Acting School (University of Essex) and a BA from University of Toronto.

Jenny brings a wealth of experience in advertising, marketing, and fundraising to her role at Talitha Arts. Her career began in media planning for radio and print advertising, followed by over a decade promoting BBC Radio 4 programming across the BBC network. She then leveraged her skills in launching BBC's digital radio station 4Xtra and managing marketing for a yoga charity, where she oversaw events and membership growth. More recently, Jenny honed her fundraising expertise with a bereavement charity, cultivating donor relationships and developing digital fundraising strategies.

Jenny is passionate about fostering vibrant online communities through creative content and engaging in-person events that connect directly with Talitha Arts' supporters. Her background in Modern Languages, love for theatre, and dedication to yoga reflect her well-rounded approach and commitment to personal growth. These qualities, coupled with her proven experience, make Jenny a valuable asset to the Talitha Arts team.

I am a skilled and experienced trauma informed facilitator and trainer. For nearly 20 years, I have worked within commercial, charity, education and public sectors. My clients have ranged from front line staff, team leaders, senior leadership teams to young people, women in crisis and parents.