Jennifer Korolenko

When I Joined ETA & What I Love About Working Here

Professional Background

I hold degrees in Fine Art and Art Education, and my professional journey has been rooted in a lifelong passion for creativity and learning. I began my career in K–12 art education, where I developed engaging curricula and fostered creative confidence in students across diverse age groups. This foundation in classroom teaching shaped my approach to leadership, communication, and program development.

I later transitioned into museum education, working in both New Jersey and Texas. In these roles, I designed and implemented educational programming that connected audiences to collections through meaningful, inquiry-based experiences. Collaborating with curators, educators, and community partners, I created interdisciplinary initiatives that broadened access to the arts and strengthened institutional outreach.

While serving as part of a one-person education team at Texas A&M Art Galleries, I expanded my expertise beyond instruction and programming into event design, marketing, and audience engagement. Managing multiple facets of educational initiatives required strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and a strong visual sensibility. Through this experience, I discovered a passion for branding, communications, and experiential design skills that seamlessly translated into the educational travel industry.

My background spans roles as an educator, curator, artist, and designer, allowing me to approach projects with both creative vision and operational insight. I am particularly energized by opportunities to craft meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity, foster cultural understanding, and connect people to place.

Creativity has been a constant throughout my life, guiding both my professional path and personal pursuits. Whether developing curriculum, curating exhibitions, designing events, or shaping immersive travel experiences, I bring a thoughtful, audience-centered approach to every endeavor.

Fun Facts About Jennifer

Interesting Facts
I almost always wear headphones, I sing show tunes while working, I have 10 dogs, and my partner and I are in the process of starting a no-kill rescue on our property outside of Austin.

Favorite Place Traveled:
Big Bend. I hiked into a canyon and lived to tell the tale! Plus the place was breathtaking.

Favorite subject to study in school:
ART! Art combines all of the things that make up the human experience which can’t be communicated in words.

Most Recent Passport Stamp:
Canada.

Most unexpected moment while traveling:
While “glamping” in the dessert I was walking into the shower area and was confronted by a tiny but terrifying bright orange snake. I made I noise I didn’t know a human could make. HAHA

Window seat or aisle seat?
Aisle. Period.

Dream destination (not yet visited):
Anywhere in Italy.

Go-to travel snack:
Chex mix, bold.