EDUCATION

• B.S. in Political Science, University of Utah
• Certificate in International Relations, University of Utah
• B.S. in Mass Communications, University of Utah

AWARDS & HONORS

• Investigative Reporting Award, Society of Professional Journalists
• Board of Directors, The Sharing Place

Derek Jensen spent 20 years as an award-winning journalist covering politics, government, sports, urban planning and malfeasance at The Salt Lake Tribune, NPR affiliates and for Reuters. After leaving journalism, he worked in strategic communications and digital marketing for multiple Silicon Slopes tech companies and has worked as a marketing and media consultant for clients across the Wasatch Front. 

A product of Utah Catholic schools, Mr. Jensen has long admired the rich legacy and rigorous reputation of Judge Memorial. He appreciates the dedicated faculty, diversity, and inclusivity, and says the Judge experience is transformative for students of any and all backgrounds. 

You can find him with his active family exploring Utah’s mountains, canyons and red rock as well as Salt Lake’s cultural, music and sports scenes.