2203 Old Glove Factory
Grinnell, IA 50112
United States
Jayn Bailey Chaney ’05
Assistant Vice President of Alumni and Donor Relations
Jayn oversees alumni and donor relations at Grinnell College, including strategic planning, program development, budget management, and leading a talented team who bring a rich array of experiences to their work at Grinnell.
A Grinnell alumna from the class of 2005, Jayn served as a student intern in the alumni relations office and joined the professional staff shortly after her graduation with early career roles in both annual giving and alumni relations at the College. After several years, she transitioned to serve as the Director of Individual Giving for the Lookingglass Theatre Company (Chicago) and as a Major Gifts Officer and Director of Annual Giving for Ohio Wesleyan University. She returned to Grinnell in 2012 and loves her work with Grinnell's diverse and committed alumni community.
Outside of work, Jayn enjoys spending time with her husband and son; traveling; reading; expanding her family's vast collection of vinyl LP's; and cheering on her beloved Kansas City sports teams.
Education and Degrees
B.A., Theatre, Grinnell College (2005)
M.A., Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, The University of Iowa (2010)