Board Bios: Meet Jenna Wood

20.02.26

Jenna Wood values creating meaningful connections and building relationships in every area of her life.

As a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, she combines her love of learning with her passion for encouraging others, guiding clients through their financial journeys at every stage of life.

Jenna attended her first Sophia Partners program in 2025, where she immediately connected with the organization’s shared value of leading others through a heart of service.

That experience deepened her commitment to servant leadership and inspired her desire to help cultivate strong leaders in Fond du Lac County.

Jenna lives in Fond du Lac with her husband, John. They have four grown children and share their home with two cats and two dogs. Fond du Lac is more than just the community where Jenna resides—it is truly the place she calls home.

Outside of work, Jenna enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, being involved in her local church, and contributing to the Fond du Lac community.

Jenna joined the Sophia Board of Directors in February 2026. She has previously served as a board member with the Fond du Lac Soccer Association and Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy, and she is excited to join Sophia Partners in helping strengthen leadership throughout Fond du Lac County.

Meet other Sophia associates + board members.

New Office Coordinator at Sophia Partners

Meet Christy Warner

Sophia’s NEW Office Coordinator.

Starting this fall, Christy joins the Sophia Partners team as the newest addition, serving as Office Coordinator and working alongside Executive Director, Christa Williams.

“I’m excited for this next chapter in my professional journey to work alongside an amazing group of people, both internally and externally through Sophia Partners and the community,” Christy shared.

…

Small Reminder in Servant Leadership: Sometimes It’s Just a Yellow Tomato

A short seasonal reflection on the small things that help great cultures thrive

As summer is in full swing, I’ve been thinking about how easily we can jump to conclusions when people don’t respond, communicate, or behave the way we expect.

Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do as servant-leaders is slow down, become curious, and make sure we truly understand what we’re seeing before we react.

An experience on our balcony garden reminded me of this lesson in a humorous and memorable way.

…

Remembering the Roots: Honoring Servant Leadership’s Origins

Every year, organizations recognize leaders for accomplishments like revenue growth, innovation, market share, or operational excellence.

But the Ann McGee-Cooper Spirit of Servant-Leadership Award celebrates something different. It asks a question that goes beyond results: “Who did this person help become their best self?”

Presented by Sophia Partners to Dr. Richard Kyte at Viterbo University’s Conference on Servant Leadership on June 25, 2026, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the award reminds us that the greatest measure of leadership isn’t found in a title or a résumé.

It’s found in the lives we’ve influenced, the people we’ve empowered, and the communities we’ve helped strengthen.

…