Jenna Burton

Professional Impact

Jenna Burton is a Medical Social Worker at Andwell Health Partners, where she has spent the past two and a half years working in hospice care. After earning her Master’s Degree in Connecticut, she returned to her hometown of Lewiston to pursue a career supporting older adults and their families. Jenna finds great purpose in advocating for, educating, and guiding patients and their loved ones through some of life’s most challenging moments. Her passion for helping others also stems from her experience with the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute, where she developed her confidence, leadership skills, and commitment to making a difference. Today, she continues that work as a mentor for young women at Edward Little and serves on the Institute’s Alumni Council.

Personal Passions

Outside of work, Jenna enjoys starting her mornings with a few chapters of a good book, a slow cup of coffee, and watching the sunrise. She loves running, doing yoga, hiking, knitting, working on puzzles, and playing board games. After recently completing her first hike of Mount Katahdin, she hopes to begin exploring New Hampshire’s 48 4,000-foot peaks in the spring. She also enjoys attending community events with friends, including Music Bingo, Paint and Sips, and farmers markets. In her latest Dungeons & Dragons campaign, she takes on the role of a feisty magical detective.

Love for Androscoggin

Jenna loves the welcoming, connected community that makes Lewiston-Auburn feel like home. She encourages newcomers to explore the area’s hidden trails, river walks, and nature spots, as well as visit the Sunday Farmers Market on Oxford Street. She also recommends connecting with local libraries and supporting independently owned businesses like Crouse House Coffee, Bua Thai Sushi, and EllieAnna Gift Shop. For anyone looking to get involved and discover local events and causes, she suggests connecting with Tyla Davis, a beloved community member who always knows what’s happening.