As the JET Program Associate, Serena engages 10th–12th graders in both outdoor and professional development programming. A certified Wilderness First Responder, Serena believes deeply in the transformative power of time spent outdoors and is passionate about increasing representation in outdoor spaces. Since joining City Kids in 2025, she has been grateful to be part of a community that helps youth build confidence, connection, and a strong sense of belonging.

Ask her about her life goal to backpack across the country three times — or her ongoing quest to find the best Detroit-style pizza in D.C.