Jenny Garmon

Jenny Garmon, an independent consultant based in Kansas City, was the first civic engagement specialist for the Kansas City Public Library. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut as well as Ohio State University, where she earned her M.A. in public policy and management, and Emporia State University, where she earned her master’s in library science. In addition to her military service, Jenny is a former federal employee recognized for her award-winning work with teams as an analyst, branch chief, and adviser. Her primary areas of focus for the library were coordinating media literacy and news literacy resources and events, connecting Kansas Citians with civic tools, coordinating tax preparation information and leading notary services, as well as promoting voter education and registration. Jenny also worked with Kansas City’s legal and government communities to connect patrons with information and resources.