Genna Scott
Manager of Adult Programs
About Genna Scott
As the Manager of Adult Programs at Future Plans, Genna Scott oversees teams that provide reentry and workforce development services to individuals impacted by incarceration and substance use disorder. In her role, she ensures clients can access training opportunities, supportive resources, and meaningful employment—helping them build long‑term stability while contributing to reduced recidivism and healthier communities.
Day to day, Genna’s most important responsibility is ensuring her teams are fully equipped to deliver comprehensive guidance and support. Her work directly benefits individuals navigating the challenges of recovery or reentry, as well as the families and communities surrounding them. By fostering stability, increasing access to employment, and supporting successful reintegration, her team’s impact extends far beyond each individual client.
Genna’s commitment to this work is rooted in her own lived experience. As a person living in long‑term recovery within a rural community, she understands the difficulty of accessing resources, overcoming systemic barriers, and rebuilding after incarceration or substance use disorder. Her journey fuels her dedication to serving others—especially those in under‑resourced rural areas where training, employment, and support networks may be limited. What keeps her committed is witnessing the transformative change that structured support and meaningful work can spark in someone’s life.
One story exemplifies her impact: Genna supported a client in treatment for substance use disorder who worked at a local bakery but struggled to see a long‑term path forward. By helping him identify his strengths, removing barriers, and connecting him to a plumbing apprenticeship, she helped him build confidence and direction. He completed the program and recently accepted a substantial salary offer—an achievement that reflects the power of access, opportunity, and individualized support.
Collaboration is central to Genna’s work. She frequently partners with treatment centers, judicial systems, coalitions, employers, and community leaders to ensure clients have a seamless network of support. These partnerships thrive because they are rooted in shared commitment—removing barriers, aligning resources, and helping individuals reintegrate into their communities with dignity and stability.
Leadership, empathy, and strategic problem‑solving are the strengths she relies on most. These skills guide how she supports her team, builds trust with clients, and proactively navigates barriers that can stand between individuals and new beginnings.
Guided by the value of collaboration, Genna works closely with teams and partners to coordinate solutions that promote long‑term recovery, stability, and access to meaningful opportunities. She believes that when communities work together, individuals have the support they need not just to survive, but to thrive.
Outside of work, Genna enjoys restoring old furniture and bringing new life to pieces with history and character. She has a passion for antiquing and loves discovering unique finds that tell a story.
