Jenna McGinnis
Glorieta
Summary
Passionate and dedicated environmentalist committed to inspiring curiosity, stewardship, and a love for the outdoors in students. Skilled in leadership, developing a community culture, and creating environments that encourage growth and discovery. Motivated to connect people with the natural world and develop lifelong environmental responsibility.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate
Glorieta Family Camp
Glorieta, NM
01.2026 - Current
- Supported environmental and outdoor programming by facilitating nature-based activities for families and youth.
- Coordinated daily camp schedules, activity logistics, and group transitions to ensure safe, organized programming.
- Modeled positive leadership and environmental responsibility in a camp setting.
GCU Outdoor Recreation Campus Garden
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Educated students on sustainable gardening practices, local ecosystems, and environmental responsibility.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts, event logistics, and hands-on learning opportunities.
- Maintained garden operations including planting and harvesting.
- Fostered community engagement through experiential, place-based environmental education.
Trip Lead
GCU Outdoor Recreation Adventure
Phoenix, AZ
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Led and supervised student outdoor adventure trips, ensuring safety, risk management, and meaningful participant experiences.
- Assisted in planning, preparing, and executing outdoor programs that fostered leadership, teamwork, and personal growth.
- Cultivated group culture that encouraged responsibility, confidence, and outdoor stewardship.
Youth Dynamics Adventures
Canby, OR
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Guided students through rafting, rock climbing, and challenge course activities as part of a faith-based outdoor ministry.
- Facilitated personal growth, spiritual development, and team-building in a wilderness setting through relational mentorship and experiential learning.
Education
Bachelors - Environmental Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2025
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Group management
- Wilderness navigation
- Outdoor cooking
- Water safety
Certification
- Leave No Trace - 101
- Wilderness First Responder
- Red Cross Lifeguard
- Basic Life Support
- Backcountry Food Handler
- Class III Raft Guide
- Level 2 Rock Assistant
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Arizona Game and Fish
- Developed a field research monitoring system for bat populations across urban and natural environments in Arizona. Collected data to assess how urbanization impacts bat behavior, distribution, and population health
Salt River Restoration
- A community service initiative to remove trash and replant native trees along the Salt River in Arizona, helping protect local wildlife and preserve natural habitats.
Timeline
Associate
Glorieta Family Camp
01.2026 - Current
Trip Lead
GCU Outdoor Recreation Adventure
08.2024 - 12.2025
GCU Outdoor Recreation Campus Garden
08.2023 - 12.2025
Youth Dynamics Adventures
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelors - Environmental Science
Grand Canyon University