Jenny Orlando
Jenny and her husband, Chris, have called San Marcos home since 2002. As a stay at home mom, Jenny was highly involved in the school community as they raised two boys in San Marcos. Their oldest son graduated from UCLA in 2022 and their younger son will graduate
from UCDavis in June 2024. They are a true UC family, as Jenny and Chris both graduated from UCSB in 1992.
In 2006, when San Elijo Elementary opened their doors, Jenny led their very first PTO as Co-President. She went on to serve on the PTO Board at all 3 schools, for a total of 14 years.
After serving on the PTO Board for 15 years, Jenny seized an opportunity to work part time for San Marcos Unified School District as they opened their newest K-8 school in 2016. She is proud of her contributions to the founding culture of the school and enjoyed her time working at a school site, while learning a lot about the daily workings of a school site. After 6 years, Jenny decided it was time for a change.
It was her time spent as a classroom and school volunteer that led Jenny to her involvement in Project Next. After serving on the Board of Directors for Project Next for 5 years, including terms as Secretary and Board Chair, Jenny decided to take a step back from volunteering.
The stars aligned when Project Next was in need of part time help, as programs continue to grow. Jenny brings value to the team with her extensive experience and leadership on the PTO at all 3 school sites, her hours as a classroom and community volunteer, her community ties, her years spent at a school site and her time spent on the NXT Board. As a detail oriented person, Jenny often focuses on the “how”. She connects well with students and her positive nature and friendly personality make her an asset to the organization.
When Jenny isn’t supporting students throughout the north county region, she and Chris (and their dog, Kona) are enjoying the empty nest lifestyle after 28 years of marriage. Specifically, Jenny loves to workout, particularly yoga and hiking. Jenny and Chris are looking forward to their last year as parents of a college student and plan to travel to Davis as often as Jackson will allow. They are also avid sports fans, particularly college basketball, and love to cheer on the Padres.
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