Jenna (Finegold) Axelrod
About Jenna (Finegold) Axelrod
Jenna (Finegold) Axelrod serves as the Director of Mid Market & Sales Development at Modern Health, where she emphasizes leadership and coaching within organizations. With a diverse background in sales and mentorship, she has held various roles at notable companies including Yelp and Revenue Collective.
Work at Modern Health
Jenna Axelrod currently serves as the Director of Mid Market & Sales Development at Modern Health. She has been in this role since 2024, contributing to the company's focus on mental health solutions. In her position, she emphasizes fostering a leadership and coaching culture within the organization. Prior to this role, she was the Director of SMB & Sales Development at Modern Health from 2022 to 2024, where she played a key role in developing sales strategies for small to medium-sized businesses.
Professional Experience
Jenna Axelrod has extensive experience in sales and business development. Before joining Modern Health, she worked at Yelp in various capacities, including Director of Sales from 2018 to 2021 and Franchise Sales Manager from 2016 to 2017. She also held the position of Senior Director of Sales for a brief period in 2021. Additionally, she was a Member of Revenue Collective from 2020 to 2022 and served as a Founder Fellow at Primary Venture Partners in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Jenna Axelrod studied at Tulane University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the A.B. Freeman School of Business. Her academic focus included Marketing, Business Management, and Related Support Services. She also attended Birch Wathen Lenox for her earlier education. Her educational background supports her expertise in sales development and leadership within organizations.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
In addition to her professional roles, Jenna Axelrod is actively involved in mentorship through her position as a Girls Club Mentor since 2022. This role reflects her commitment to fostering talent development and creating a collaborative work environment. She is passionate about talent attraction, development, and retention, which aligns with her leadership philosophy.
Early Career and Internships
Jenna Axelrod began her career with internships that provided foundational experience in the industry. She interned at Zagat Survey from 2010 to 2011 and at Hillstone Restaurant Group in 2012. These early roles contributed to her understanding of the business landscape and helped shape her career path in sales and development.