Jena Martin
Jena Martin is wife to Brad Martin, formulating chemist and co founder of Engineered Marine Coatings, mom to four through the journey of foster care and adoption to: Jacob, 11, Dakota, 7, Gracie "Gigi" 2 , and Jackson, 11 mos. She is the Director of Quality and Special Populations at Family Connection, a statewide nonprofit, supporting families of children with special needs. She previously worked in pediatric hospice and palliative care before becoming a mom to a special needs child, where she uses her voice to advocate for children with disabilities and who are at risk. If she ever has downtime, Jena enjoys reading, playing with her kiddos, traveling with her hubby and hosting Matilda Jane shows. Coffee, wine, and her daily walk with the Lord refreshes her spirit .
Navigating the Murky Waters of Social Media
I have heard several friends say, or even post on social media, "remember when Facebook/Instagram/Twitter was all about posting pictures of your kids or a new puppy?" Sure, there has always been the occasional...
4 Reasons Why I Love the Chaos of Carpool
School routines, especially time in the car, set the tone for how we begin and end the school day. We have four children attending three different schools. We carpool with neighbors, each responsible for...
Self-Care :: More than a Buzzword
I often get asked by friends and family, "How do you do it?" They want to know how I balance being a wife, mother of four and a full time working parent?
The simple truth...