MDC Senior Program Director Jenna Bryant Selected for 2026 Elizabeth Dole Fellowship Class
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation has selected Jenna Bryant, Senior Program Director at MDC, as a member of the prestigious 2026 Elizabeth Dole Fellowship Class.
The Elizabeth Dole Fellowship is a nationally recognized leadership and advocacy program that brings together military and veteran caregivers from across the country to elevate their voices, strengthen community, and advance meaningful change for caregivers and military families.
At MDC, Jenna leads work focused on economic security and mobility across the South. Beyond her professional leadership, Jenna is also a caregiver whose lived experience and commitment to supporting others informs her work and advocacy.
In her Fellowship profile, Jenna reflects on the realities of caregiving and the importance of visibility, connection, and support for military and veteran caregivers. Her story highlights both the challenges and the strengths of caregiving and her commitment to ensuring caregivers feel seen, supported, and empowered.
“We are incredibly proud of Jenna and honored to see her selected for this distinguished fellowship,” said MDC Vice President Calvin Allen. “Jenna brings compassion, thoughtfulness, and a deep commitment to community into every aspect of her work. This recognition reflects not only her leadership at MDC on economic security and mobility, but also the powerful advocacy and care she brings as a military and veteran caregiver.”
The 2026 Fellowship Class joins a national network of leaders working to increase awareness, influence policy, strengthen support systems, and elevate the experiences of the nation’s 14.3 million military and veteran caregivers.
Jenna’s selection reflects MDC’s broader commitment to supporting leadership rooted in lived experience, equity, and community care.
