Jenna Nales

 


 

NalesALUM_40Under40_Logo-white-01.pngJenna Nales
BSSPM '13  |  Gainesville, FL

TITLE:
Associate Director, Facilities & Operations
COMPANY: 
University of Florida
INDUSTRY: Recreation

 

Jenna Nales currently serves as the Associate Director for Facilities & Operations for the University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports (UF RecSports). She provides strategic oversight for an expansive portfolio of facilities including two indoor recreation centers (combined 195,500 square feet) and over 40 acres of outdoor field space. Jenna works with over 200 student employees annually who serve in various leadership capacities, serving the UF community through opportunities in sport, leisure, and play. This year, and in previous years, the UF Southwest Recreation Center was activated as a University Hurricane Shelter. During this time Jenna served in a facility management role, assisting in coordination between emergency management teams, catering, University Police, and various other entities on campus in effort to best serve hurricane evacuees. Outside of her direct work, Jenna also teaches the University’s intro course, “First Year Florida” annually and serves on the Student Conduct Committee for the Division of Student Life. In her free time, you can spot her at various Florida Gator sporting events, serving on the stat crew for numerous sports including Women’s Basketball, Football, and Lacrosse. Jenna is a proud gator who endlessly supports the University and UF Community.



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