Bronia Jenkins

Bronia Jenkins of Vero Beach, Fl was born in France and lived in Montreal as a child before moving to California. A graduate of MIT, where she studied mechanical engineering, Jenkins is self-proclaimed lover of all games. She started playing bridge as a teenager in North Canton OH while there as an engineering intern at The Timken Company. Jenkins represented Canada as a Junior player, winning a silver medal, and has three NABC+ titles. She captained the USA2 Women’s team at the 2017 World Championships. 

Jenkins previously worked in the finance industry as a financial services executive prior to taking a sabbatical to raise her two children. She became involved with their school and eventually taught there. 

She became the first woman leader of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) in April 2023, with the aim of expanding and promoting the game. She unveiled her new role “As the Executive Director of the ACBL, I combine my skills, passions, and dreams into one extraordinary role. I have been a bridge enthusiast for over 30 years, winning a silver medal in the World Championship and multiple national and regional titles.”