Mencarelli, Jenna

Biography

Jenna Mencarelli joined the CMU Advancement team in June 2025 as an Associate Director of Development. She brings over a decade of fundraising experience, including four years in collegiate advancement. Jenna holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from Calvin University and a master’s degree in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education from Michigan State University.

She is passionate about building meaningful relationships with alumni and donors and connecting them to opportunities that support and advance CMU’s mission.

Jenna and her husband live in West Michigan, where they enjoy home improvement projects, skiing, and cheering on the Detroit Lions.