Jenny Donovan

Jenny is an award-winning producer who brings a unique balance of professional experience, academic accomplishments and community service to the Salt River Production Group. She is well traveled and has lived, worked and studied in Europe, Africa, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Jenny has produced documentaries in Peru, Nicaragua, Jamaica, and across the United States. Her work has been broadcast nationally and internationally. She is also an internationally published writer.

Jenny has a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts in Media Communications with a Media Literacy emphasis. Most of her graduate work was completed while studying in The Netherlands, Austria and South Africa. Jenny has interviewed government leaders, media professionals and academics. Jenny did her Master's thesis research in those countries, as well as in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and the United States. As an adjunct faculty member at Webster University, she taught a course on media, culture and politics in Austria and South Africa.

Whether it is with an international flair or simple comfort food, Jenny is just as accomplished in the kitchen as she is on location. Always with a creative flair, she and husband Tom entertain family and friends with pallet-pleasing gourmet dinners, calorie-free (yeah, right!) desserts and an easy-going Irish welcome that invites guests to stay and enjoy long into the evening.

The Donovans have been married for 39 years. They have two children and two grandchildren. Volunteerism has always been part of their lives. Together, and individually, they have provided leadership and helped raise millions of dollars for local organizations. They are directors of por los niños Medical Mission, a nonprofit organization serving the medical and surgical needs of underserved children in Peru and Honduras. Jenny is a member of the Missouri Catholic Conference Public Policy Committee, St. Patrick Center Board of Trustees and Latin American Children’s Fund Board of Directors.