Trinity Grimes
Trinity was one of the first student leadership team members and former Director of Services. She played DIII soccer at Marian University in Fond du Lac, WI, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. She later went on to achieve her master’s in Clinical Social Work at the University of Minnesota.
During her time with Dragonfly, Trinity helped shape the organization's early outreach strategy, building a model for creating a meaningful presence on college campuses. She focused on empowering student-athletes to connect with mental health resources in ways that matched their campus culture and personal needs. She also supported other areas of Dragonfly’s growth, staying actively involved across the organization.
Jada Cernilgia
Jada served as one of the original leadership team members and as Director of Engagement for Dragonfly Initiative, where she led social media efforts and launched the organization’s first podcast/videocast, Dig Deep with Dragonfly.
Her media experience began in high school when she founded her own photography and videography business, Jada Rae Media. She later expanded her platform with a YouTube channel sharing her journey as a Division I athlete, with the goal of inspiring the next generation by speaking openly about her own experiences.
Jada played volleyball for Northern Illinois University for most of her college career and was recruited to the University of Wisconsin–Madison for a fifth year. She majored in Media Studies with a minor in Sport Management.