Jenessa was born in California and raised in Georgia. She attended college at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee earning a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and minor in Chemistry. She then attended Union College’s Physician Assistant Program in Lincoln, Nebraska. There she received her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies.

Jenessa's medical interests include family medicine, preventative medicine and chronic disease management. Jenessa speaks Spanish and is currently accepting new patients ages 2 and above.

Jenessa enjoys spending time with her family and, in her spare time, enjoys music through singing and playing the piano. Jenessa's other interests include baking for friends and family and traveling.