Jena Pierce, BA
Communications Manager
Jena Pierce is the communications manager at the Center for Rural Health (CRH) at the University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Grand Forks.
Among her responsibilities in this position, Jena provides leadership and management for communications and information dissemination, develops and directs media relations, and plans special events and projects. Prior to joining CRH, Jena was director of development at Special Olympics North Dakota; foundation relations and development coordinator for the Sunshine Memorial Foundation; director of alumni relations & development with the UND College of Education & Human Development; and public information coordinator and assistant editor of the Alumni Review with the UND Alumni Association and Foundation.
Originally from Grand Forks, North Dakota, Jena has a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from UND. She is a board member for the North Dakota Professional Communicators.
Most Recent Publications & Presentations
Helping Elders Age in Place
The Native Aging in Place Project provides resources and support to help Native Elders remain in their homes longer.
Helping the Helpers
The North Dakota Qualified Service Provider Hub provides needed support and resources to those helping people stay in their homes.
Working Together to Improve Health in Rural North Dakota
The Center for Rural Health hopes to work with communities to find practical solutions for challenges through research opportunities.
Investing in Rural Health: Nearly 14,000 Students and Millions of Dollars
The North Dakota State Office of Rural Health impacts North Dakota in multiple ways.
Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program
North Dakota Health and Human Services hosts a collaborative program to address pediatric mental health in the state.