Operations & Development Manager
Jenna Brace (she/her) is the Operations and Development Manager at Northern Clay Center, where she oversees day-to-day operations and helps build support for NCC’s work with audiences near and far. She brings more than 15 years of experience in the craft world, starting with a background in textiles. Throughout her career, including her time at the American Craft Council, she has championed craft and worked to examine and expand equitable access to arts and culture.
Early in her career, Jenna worked in art auctions and collection management. At other cultural institutions, she managed boards of trustees, audience engagement, fundraising and donor relations, and special events. She holds a B.A. in art history and business from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and an M.A. in the humanities from the University of Chicago.
In her free time, Jenna enjoys spending time with her family, exploring Minneapolis, traveling “up north,” and reading mystery novels.