In this eye-opening episode of UnleashHer, Roberta Campbell welcomes Jenna Udenberg—author, educator, and passionate disability advocate. Jenna shares her deeply personal journey of living with juvenile arthritis, navigating education both as a student and teacher, and using her voice to promote accessibility and inclusion. Jenna opens up about: Writing her memoir and embracing her story The power of representation for the disabled community Her work through the Bush Fellowship Creating inclusive environments in education and beyond The importance of mentorship and self-acceptance This episode is a beautiful reminder that our challenges can become our superpowers—and that inclusivity benefits everyone#UnleashHerPodcast
Jenna Udenberg is a lifelong resident from the Northshore of Minnesota and is a former music educator of 19 years. She has used a manual wheelchair since the age of 8 due to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Jenna is a 2017 Blandin Foundation Community Leader, a 2020 Bush Fellow, and a 2025 Shannon Leadership Institute Fellow. Writing for the Lake County Press in her column, Local View from 4 foot 2, inspires vulnerability and the sharing of lived experiences from the seated perspective. Within My Spokes: A Tapestry of Pain, Growth & Freedom is Jenna’s published memoir which you can find on the A&BWU website, on Amazon or wherever you find your books. In her free time, you can find Jenna outdoors on paved trails or fishing with friends, playing board and card games, as well as coaching the Robo Dweebs, a LEGO robotics team. Jenna is the founder of the non-profit, Above & Beyond With U, which works to increase accessibility and inclusion in Minnesota and beyond. Social Links/Website/Link to book: Book- Within My Spokes Link https://a.co/d/9lvxiUk
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