Jenna Saraga (Formerly Spenard)
About Jenna Saraga (Formerly Spenard)
Jenna Saraga is the Director of Financial Planning and Administration at NYU Langone Health, with extensive experience in financial management and planning within the healthcare and higher education sectors.
Current Role at NYU Langone Health
Jenna Saraga is currently serving as the Director of Financial Planning and Administration, Research Enterprise at NYU Langone Health. She has held this position since 2019. In this capacity, she oversees financial planning and administrative functions within the research sector, contributing to the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization.
Career Progression at NYU Langone Health
Jenna Saraga has held several positions at NYU Langone Health, reflecting a steady career progression. Before her current role, she served as Associate Director, Science and Research Operations (2018-2019), Assistant Director, Science and Research Operations (2017-2018), Business Manager (2016-2017), and Administrative Manager, Financial and Business Operations (2016). Each role has contributed to her extensive experience in financial and research operations within the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience in Financial Operations
Before joining NYU Langone Health, Jenna Saraga worked at Stony Brook University in various capacities including Assistant Director of Financial Operations for Athletics (2013-2015) and Coordinator of Business Operations for Athletics (2011-2013). She also managed finance and business operations at Right To Play, showcasing her versatility across different sectors.
Academic Background
Jenna Saraga holds an MBA in Marketing/Marketing Management from Stony Brook University, which she completed between 2008 and 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from the same university from 2004 to 2008. These academic qualifications have equipped her with a robust foundation in both business and healthcare management.
Early Career and Internships
Jenna Saraga gained significant early career experience through a variety of internships in marketing and strategic roles. These include positions at NBC Universal, Greenstone Marketing LLC, Insight Strategy Group, and Delnor Community Hospital. These roles provided her with diverse skills in marketing strategies and business operations.