Dr. Jenna M. Meehan

Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
and Chief of Staff

Dr. Jenna Meehan currently serves as the Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Chief of Staff. During her 20 years of experience in higher education, she has held several key leadership positions at the College in Academic Affairs and Student Services including Special Assistant to the President, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, Interim Executive Director of the Pottstown Campus, Interim Director of Student Life, Assistant Director of Civic and Community Engagement (C&CE), and Coordinator of C&CE. Prior to joining Montco in 2009, she held positions within the Mission and Ministry division at other leading higher education institutions.

Through this diverse set of leadership experiences, Jenn is uniquely qualified in her current role as the Vice President and Chief of Staff where she manages the operations of a wide range of initiatives including advocacy and engagement, college brand, compliance, and strategic planning. Additionally, Jenn serves as the liaison for the Board of Trustees and as a Right to Know officer for the College. As the Vice President and Chief of Staff she continues her service to the institution leading the Enrollment Marketing; Equity, Diversity, and Belonging; Government and External Relations; Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Planning; Montco Cultural Center, Strategic Communications; and Title IX teams. Within the Institutional Effectiveness team also includes departments supporting Montco students such as Disability Services and the Veterans Resource Center. 

As a first-generation college graduate, Jenn received her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Keiser University, a Master of Science in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Neumann University, and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Gwynedd Mercy College. In her free time, Jenn enjoys spending time with family, especially her two children. She also teaches graduate courses as an adjunct instructor, coaches youth sports, and serves on the board for her community’s youth baseball league. Jenn’s advice to students is to make the most of all aspects of the college experience. “As a student, take advantage of the opportunities to enhance your personal and professional skills through campus life. Every leadership experience provides another opportunity to build upon your skills, resume, and network of professional connections.”