Jenna Brayton

Jenna Brayton is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.  She is formerly a member of the first White House digital team – known as the Office of Digital Strategy – a team tasked with helping President Obama find his voice online. At the White House Jenna served as Associate Director of Content and Operations, working to manage content partnerships, communications campaigns, and digital initiatives and outreach. Prior to her position at the White House Jenna worked for President Obama in several other capacities, including on his campaign and Inaugural Committee. 

She has lectured at many universities and academic forums around the world and continues to teach classes on politics, the presidency, technology, and public service.

Brayton received a B.A. in Political Science and Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her M.A. in Political Science from The University of Alabama.