
Jenna Fliesen
Cohort 5 Scholar
Spokane, Washington ∙ Eastern Washington University
Jenna Fliesen, a Tunisian American and Spokane resident, is set to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science on a Pre-Law track from Eastern Washington University.
As Vice Chair of the Washington 6th Legislative District Democrats, she organizes voter outreach, supports campaigns, and fosters civic engagement. She founded Spokane Rising, connecting Gen Z with mentors and refugee organizations, and is pursuing the Washington State Bar Association’s APR 6 Law Clerk program. Jenna is a proud P.E.O. sister, a member of the Women’s Club, and a volunteer at the Spokane Islamic Center.
She is also the author of Beginnings, a poetry collection that reflects her exploration of identity, culture, and mental health, tying her advocacy and creative work together.
Leave Your Legacy
“Every generation leaves behind a legacy. What legacy do you want to leave behind?”
— John Lewis