Jenny Holmes

Jenny Holmes is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in environmental advocacy and community organizing. Currently serving as the West Coast Organizer for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance since January 2023, Jenny coordinates community outreach and supports volunteer activists focused on protecting Utah’s redrock wilderness. Prior to this role, Jenny was self-employed as a consultant from December 2016 to December 2022, providing outreach and policy advocacy to environmental organizations. Previously, Jenny worked as a consultant for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance where strategies were developed for grassroots engagement in Washington and Oregon. Jenny also spent over 18 years as the Environmental Ministries Director for Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, leading initiatives on sustainable food systems and public health. Educational credentials include a Master of Theological Studies in Theology and Environmental Ethics from Wesley Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science/Studies from The Evergreen State College.