Jenna Vater serves the NNA-CO as the office's Engagement Lead. She focuses on ways to connect with key partners, engage new audiences, and support the dissemination of NNA project outcomes. This includes connecting with policymakers, Indigenous partners and audiences, and international groups, as well as building opportunities for the NNA community to share project results in ways that may influence the changing Arctic research environment. Jenna also plays a big part in organizing the NNA Annual Community Meeting each year and acts as a general point of contact between the NNA-CO and the NNA community and partners. Her background is in working with Indigenous communities to center their perspectives and priorities in healthcare, higher education, and research.