Immediately after high school, Jena studied business and economics at Temple University in Philadelphia. While at Temple, Jena began to further craft her career as a poet by studying under the likes of Sonia Sanchez. She began writing poetry and songs at the age of twelve. Eventually, this led to her birthing her musical talent - as a writer and performing as an artist. Jena toured the world with many influential musical artists before the age of twenty, in which, she landed a major recording deal with super producer, Rodney Jerkins. After impressing Rodney in an impromptu performance at his recording studio, Jena was immediately signed to Rodney's Dark Child Label in 2001 as an artist formerly known as Pain. Jena gained musical exposure and wrote for several artist. Soon thereafter, Jena realized that her heart was no longer in the music industry. She desired for something more fulfilling by way of giving back to the community. In 2011, she started her own non-profit organization Urban Angel Foundation to do just that. Jena also formed several networking groups on Facebook now totaling close to 10,000 people. Through social networking she was able to host world class events in the tri-state area. She coined it "Bringing love back to the heart of the city." Through this initiative she was able to establish deep human connections that powerfully transformed the hearts and minds of thousands of people while inspiring the community and community leaders. Jena is dedicated to helping every man, woman and child become the best person they can be through the development of different programs, mentoring and organizations. Her passion for creative writing continues as she embarks her new path as an author releasing her first book A Struggle Within.
