Jena Gardner is the Director of Programming for GlobeSt Real Estate. She leads the strategy and development of all content related to GlobeSt Real Estate events. In her role as Director of Programming, Jena has executed some of the portfolio's most successful events, streamlined messaging across media channels, and developed an unparalleled brand identity, making the GlobeSt brand the epicenter of industry dealmaking across the commercial real estate events and information space. A frequent contributor to GlobeSt.com, Jena works closely with the editorial staff to uphold the content integrity of GlobeSt.com. Her “in the trenches” approach to subject matter research has led to powerful industry relationships with some of commercial real estate's top decision makers and thought leaders.

Jena also leads the strategy and development of all things Women of Influence, including the launch of the exclusive Women of Influence social media platform The Hive, year round Women of Influence mini-series events, and the leader of the influential Women of Influence Advisory Board – who together – are working to transform the the commercial real estate industry by elevating women to positions of power.

Jena started her career in the newsroom, as an editor and content strategist for PRNewswire. She pivoted into the world of corporate events after inheriting the print and packaging portfolio at Smithers Information, where she spearheaded the company’s most successful and influential event, Sustainability in Packaging. She also launched the second and third most successful events, Packaging for Ecommerce and Smart Packaging.

A graduate of the University of Akron with a bachelor in Business Communications, Jena lives with her husband and two sons in Akron, OH. In her free time, she loves a good book, quality family and girlfriend time, and some not-so-good quality… reality television.