Jessica Monroe: Owner
Jenna Rose: Communications Associate
Jenna was originally hired as a spring intern at Breath of Dawn in 2026. Since then, Jenna has been promoted to a permanent member of the Breath of Dawn family as a Communications Associate.
Jenna is a student at UVA Wise pursuing dual Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Hospitality & Tourism Management, with plans to graduate in 2027 – and to say she is driven would be an understatement.
From day one at Breath of Dawn, Jenna has brought creativity, initiative, intuition, and entrepreneurial energy to everything she touches. She helped launch and organize our farm newsletter, assisted with social media and marketing projects, supported guests and events during our Spring Farm Day, and even created an incredible promotional video that is now featured on our YouTube channel.
But what makes Jenna especially inspiring is that she is already building businesses of her own while still in college. She operated a mobile hardware/tool business selling tools online and at events, holds her real estate license, and is actively developing business ideas as well. In true Southwest Virginia fashion, she also spends her spring hunting morel mushrooms.
At Breath of Dawn, we believe rural communities are full of talented, innovative young people who deserve opportunities to grow right here in Appalachia. This internship was made possible through the Virginia Internship Program, which helps businesses connect with and employ local college talent through reimbursement grant support for eligible internship wages.
Nate Monroe: Builder
Now Hiring: Marketing & Tourism Strategy Intern (Fall 2026)
We are actively hiring for our Marketing & Tourism Strategy Internship. Applications accepted through August, 2026.
This is a paid, hybrid internship (10 hours per week, 12 weeks minimum) focused on real-world tourism marketing, guest systems, and event promotion. Interns take ownership of meaningful projects tied directly to bookings, events, and revenue.
Key details: 12 weeks (minimum 120 hours), $15/hour (W-2 position), Hybrid (remote with monthly or bi-monthly on-site meetings in Southwest Virginia), Start Date: To be announced
Breath of Dawn is a proud participant in the InternshipsVA program. #InVA
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