Jenna Ellingson is a Grants and Finance Specialist with the National Climate Action Initiative, providing project management, financial, and administrative support.

Prior to joining WRI, Jenna worked as a Grant and Program Manager at Clean Fuels Ohio (CFO) where she implemented and oversaw the completion and compliance of all of CFO's public and private funded grants and projects. Additionally, Jenna worked as a Project Manager for 5 U.S. Department of Transportation-funded projects, overseeing $5 million of project funds and 20 project partners.

Jenna received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the Ohio State University where she focused on transnational issues, such as climate change and conflict.

In her free time, Jenna enjoys reading historical fiction, cooking new meals, and rock climbing. Jenna lives in Columbus, OH with her boyfriend and two cats.