Jena is an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) and the Occupational Therapy Team Lead at Partners. Jena primarily practices in her home site of La Crosse and oversees the occupational therapy department across all five of our sites. Jena began her career at Partners in July 2015 as an Occupational Therapist and became the Occupational Therapy Team Lead in November 2018. Jena earned her Master’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Jena always knew she wanted to find a career that required creativity and service to others and found both attributes in the field of occupational therapy. Jena has a passion for working with children and found a home in Partners. Jena specifically appreciates the multidisciplinary, holistic, and client-centered approach that Partners offers clients and their families in the communities we serve. Jena has enjoyed working with and supporting hundreds of children and their families during her time at Partners.

Jena is married and lives with her husband and two spoiled dogs, Chester and Remy. When she is not at Partners, she enjoys playing and watching most sports, golfing, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family.