Jenkins is a native of Mound Bayou, Mississippi. She received a B.S. in Business Administration from Mississippi Valley State University and a Master's degree from the University of Phoenix. She's an adjunct professor with the Maricopa Community College District and is the sole proprietor of RWA Tutoring, a private professional tutoring service for grades K-12. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the National Black MBA Association, Inc. She is a stay-at-home mom.