In her own words:

"I knew in high school I wanted to run my own business after I graduated college. I didn't know what business I would run or how I would get there but I had the motivation and determination to find a way. Fast forward to 2006, I graduated college with a Bachelor of Science and a year later I gave birth to a beautiful light of my life baby boy. The owning a business dreams were put on hold as I navigated being a young mom while balancing an entry level job trying to make ends meet in the beginning of the 2007 recession. It was tough and at times I thought I would never be able to provide for my son let alone myself. Things did get better, but I struggled, and, in that time, I discovered a company that allowed people to sell their makeup and earn a small commission and I thought 'I could sell makeup' to help make some extra money. A little background here before I can continue. I was orphaned in Guatemala at birth. Remember when I said I had the 'motivation and determination'? It comes from truly believing I was given a second chance at life and if I didn't strive to make something out of my life it would be a second chance wasted. My (heart of gold) adoptive parents were white along with my extended family and in a lot of my social settings growing up I stood out. Being and looking Native American with darker skin I understandably felt out of place, I looked different, and I didn't want to. As I entered my tween age, more than ever I wanted to fit in but clearly, I couldn't change the way I looked...or could I?....
Come to find out, I could. I could alter the hair color and I could wear makeup that played down features I didnt like and play up features I did. I discovered the now Iconic Kevyn Aucoin FACE FORWARD book about makeup, and I was BLOWN AWAY. I remember looking at the before and after pictures of supermodels/actresses and saying to myself 'one day I want to be able to afford a professional makeup artist so i can look that beautiful!' From 11 years old to until my first daughter was born in 2010 ( I now have a second daughter born 2019) I was amazed by makeup and its transformative capabilities. I was always very artistic and creative by nature, but the lightbulb didn't come on until I started selling makeup. Back to the selling the makeup part...
I started to sell makeup for a company that I now know was a multi level marketing scheme so although I didn't make much and in actuality, I probably spent more on promoting the company than I did making money it was through this life lesson (don't do MLM lol) I started experimenting with makeup. I experimented almost every day for a couple hours at a time and I kept on for a year until one day a Facebook friend asked if I would do her makeup because she was attending a wedding. After a couple more years of experimenting and then working for a Boston based makeup and hair company I branched off and started my own business in 2015. 7 years later and I am now the proud owner and lead makeup artist of one of RI and MA most sought-after team of beauty specialists. As of 2022 there are 15 beauty specialists that represent Makeup By Jenna and we are growing. When a client books with myself or my team they are empowering women on their journey to support themselves and their families through their dedication and passion for the beauty industry."

Jenna now believes that women should embrace their inner and outer beauty not by covering up with a mask of makeup but by enhancing their unique beauty especially on their wedding day. It is Jennas outlook on beauty to enhance and not cover up what you were blessed with that she now specializes in a polished and timeless makeup aesthetic.
Jenna lives in North Kingstown, Rhode Island with her 3 children and family dog, Willy. When Jenna is not in the Newport studio with clients or on location at a photoshoot you can catch her spending time with family and close friends.