Image taken by Kelsey Womac
ABOUT
My name is Jena, and I am an LSU senior pursuing a Kinesiology degree with a Biological Science minor, where I am actively working towards applying to PA school. I am actively involved in my community both in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, pursue research in the Pedagogical Kinesiology lab, and hold a leadership recruitment role in Zeta Tau Alpha. As a first-generation college student, LSU has given me the opportunity to succeed through various resources. I am on track to graduate with College Honors, the highest distinction of the Roger Ogden Honors College with a successfully defended thesis. I currently work as a Medical Assistant in Orthopedics and shadow various PAs to help decide my future. This website serves as a portfolio for the involvement I have held throughout college and explains the various communication skills I have learned.
WHO AM I?
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Community Service Opportunity with Ochsner. Photo taken by Bayley Romig
WORK EXPERIENCE
July 2025- Present
Ochsner Health, Medical Assistant
Responsible for rooming patients, pulling up MRI scans, and responding to patient messages
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
July 2023- January 2025
Ochsner Health, Rehab Technician
Responsible for assisting patients in therapy, including transfers and walking, and helping with appointments
New Orleans, Louisiana
February 2021- August 2024
Creole Creamery, Shift Leader
Serving customers and leading servers with tasks for the day
Metairie, Louisiana
EDUCATION
Spring 2026 Graduation
Louisiana State University
Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology with College Honors
Baton Rouge, LA
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Aug 2018-May 2022
Mount Carmel Academy
High School Diploma with Magna Cum Laude
New Orleans, LA
Mount Carmel Graduation with Bella Mailhos.
Photo taken by Ginger Bordelon.
Wrapping up an athlete pre-game. Photo taken by Bayley Romig.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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Selected to present at LaURA at the Louisiana State Capitol
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​Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation Scholarship Recipient 2024 and 2025