Jenn Barnhart

Jenn Barnhart brings broad experience and a genuine passion for connection to her role as Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Stewardship within the College of Agricultural Sciences. Since joining the team in 2018, where she began as a Development Assistant, Jenn has played a vital role with the philanthropic efforts and alumni/friends' engagement and has served as the point person for the college's annual Scholarships and Awards Donor Celebration.  

After working for the Centre County Youth Service Bureau, her Penn State career journey began in Transportation Services before she landed in Donor Services, where her interest in Development and Alumni Relations blossomed, which was then solidified in her role as an accounting assistant for the Nittany Lion Club.  

Jenn earned a bachelor of arts degree in communication arts and sciences from Penn State in 2003. Jenn is deeply involved in her local community, currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Bellefonte Area School District and CIU10. She enjoys spending time with her family.