Jaren Hill Lockridge

Jaren Hill Lockridge has a passion for connecting her community with opportunities, and her extensive community leadership in Ward 8 will play a key role in her capacity as the director of a new urban farm and community Wellness space in Ward 8 - the Well at Oxon Run. She began her career in the Office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and most recently worked to reduce and prevent violence in the District of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement. Previous to assuming that role, she was appointed as the Director of Community Relations in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity. She has also worked with the DC Department of Parks and Recreation as an Event & Support Service Specialist handling coordination for select special events within the agency. Prior to serving in that role, she worked on Capitol Hill as Director of Scheduling to US Senator Mary Landrieu. As Director of Scheduling, Jaren was responsible for prioritizing, organizing and implementing all logistics related to Senator Landrieu’s schedule. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Jaren relocated to the District of Columbia and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University.

Jaren Hill Lockridge is Founding Board Member, Events & Scholarship Co-Chair for William O. Lockridge Community Foundation.