Jenan Jondy is the Regional Economic Innovation (REI) Coordinator at Michigan State University's Center for Community and Economic Development. She holds a Bachelor of Science in biology, a minor in chemistry and is a recent graduate of MSU’s Master of Social Work program. Selected as an Advocacy Scholar, her studies focused on policy, advocacy, and engaging government leaders.

As a Flint native, Jondy has been dedicated to working with local communities in their effort towards greater systemic equity. Jenan has over two decades of experience in outreach, resource development, human rights work, research, and development of programs at a national and international level. She co-founded and served as board member of the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village (SBEV), also directing SBEV’s response to address the health needs of residents during the Flint water crisis. This included a lead-screening and dermatology clinic with volunteer staff and physicians.

Her past roles have focused on providing support to student populations disproportionately affected by structural inequities in education. Collaborating with students resulted in their acceptance to their preferred higher education institution and awards of over $500,000 in various grants and scholarships. Jenan incorporates a unique perspective and understanding of different backgrounds and cultures that she has gained from engaging with populations struggling from economic inequities, including her work with refugee and immigrant populations.