Gwen Jensen
About Gwen Jensen
Gwen Jensen is a receptionist currently working at URBN in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has a background in global studies, having co-founded a research journal and held various internships focused on civil society and language in Morocco.
Work at URBN
Gwen Jensen currently serves as a Receptionist at URBN, which encompasses brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's operations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In her role, she facilitates communication and troubleshooting for both internal and external matters, ensuring smooth operations within the organization. Additionally, she represents the URBN brand and its values, playing a key role in customer interaction and support.
Previous Experience in Philadelphia
Before her current role at URBN, Gwen Jensen gained diverse experience in various positions in Philadelphia. She worked as a Barista and Front of House Staff at URBN for six months in 2021. Additionally, she was a Co-Founder and Executive Editor for the MUNDI: Global Studies Society Undergraduate Research Journal from 2019 to 2020. Her experience also includes roles at the Free Library of Philadelphia, where she served as Program Supervisor and Community Coordinator, and as an Associate Content Creator at Temple University.
International Experience in Morocco
Gwen Jensen has international experience, particularly in Morocco. In 2019, she worked as a Civil Society Strengthening Program Intern at Counterpart International for four months in Rabat-Salé-Kenitra. She also served as a Language Specialist at Fondation Orient Occident for four months during the same year. Her study abroad experience includes an 11-month program through AMIDEAST, where she studied Modern Standard Arabic, Moroccan Colloquial Arabic, and various subjects related to Islamic studies.
Education and Expertise
Gwen Jensen holds a Bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies from Temple University, where she studied from 2017 to 2020. She has a regional concentration in Middle East and North Africa studies. Additionally, she completed a Minor in International Business at the Fox School of Business at Temple University. Her academic coursework included developmental economics, political theory, advanced Arabic language, and anthropological studies of Arab culture.