hi, I’m jenna.

I’m a chaplain and writer.

Chaplains do this thing called bearing witness—we sit with people in their pain, listen deeply, and stay present to their stories and spiritual journeys without trying to fix what can’t be fixed.

My writing grows out of that same posture: a desire to witness the complexity of life, in all its joy and pain, and to honor the dignity of each person.

bearing witness through Writing

Each chapter of my chaplaincy has shaped my writing.

My essays have appeared in The New York Times, Wayfare, Deseret Magazine, and Deseret News.

I’m currently working on a memoir. I share some reflections on writing and life here; I’d love for you to follow along and share some of your thoughts, too.