Tina Jenkins is a fourth-generation Nassau County native — a farmer, biologist, naturalist, educator, and creative force behind Jaybird Hammock Farm. Alongside her role as a Professor of Biological Sciences at Florida State College at Jacksonville, she oversees nearly every aspect of the farm — caring for the animals, coordinating events, guiding nature walks, and hosting guests who come to experience the land’s peaceful rhythm.

Her mission is to foster meaningful connections between people, animals, and the natural world. Whether hosting Moonlit Meditations beneath the pines, organizing Goat Yoga, or leading Nature Walks with the Goat Herd, Tina’s work reflects her deep belief that nature restores balance, teaches compassion, and inspires mindfulness.

Rooted in a family legacy of nature lovers — a passion first shared by her mother, Myra Shuman, and passed down through generations — Tina continues the tradition with her own children. Through her work at Jaybird Hammock Farm, she strives to cultivate community and well-being while nurturing harmony between people and the environment.

Kayla Jones is a passionate yoga instructor who discovered yoga's transformative power in March 2020, completing her 200-hour RYT training with Yoga Den and certifications in SUPY, prenatal yoga, arm balancing, inversions, and aerial yoga. Believing yoga is for everyone, Kayla creates inclusive spaces where all can experience its benefits. She sees yoga as a way of life, guiding others toward inner peace and strength. Grateful for the connections forged along her journey, Kayla shares the magic of yoga with humility and dedication, aspiring to spread its joy and wisdom to all who seek it.

Ronnetta Williams, PhD RYT500 is a psychologist and registered yoga teacher known for her authentic and non-judgmental personality and casual teaching style. Ronnetta is also a reiki master and breath work and sound healing facilitator. She incorporates neuroscience and mindfulness-based, emotion-focused cues in her classes to promote a grounding holistic and inspired experience that integrates elements of various cultural philosophies. Ronnetta’s classes are designed to foster insight, self-acceptance, and connection with others, spirit, and the universe.

Angela Brown is a Registered Nurse, RYT-300 Certified Yoga Instructor, Reiki Level II practitioner, sound healing practitioner, and certified Holistic Health Coach with a passion for integrative wellness. Drawing from both clinical experience and holistic modalities, she supports individuals in cultivating balance, resilience, and inner peace. Angela specializes in Gentle Somatic Yoga and mind-body healing practices that promote nervous system regulation, deep relaxation, and self-awareness. Her approach is compassionate and client-centered, blending modern health knowledge with ancient healing traditions to empower others on their path to vibrant well-being.

Myra Shuman, a third-generation Nassau County native and mom of owner Tina Jenkins. Myra is a self-taught naturalist and she taught her daughter and grandchildren to love the natural world. Myra helps with event check-in and shares her knowledge and love of nature with guests on our guided nature walks with the goat herd. 

Jay Jenkins, a fourth-generation Nassau County native and co-owner of Jaybird Hammock Farm, is the backbone of the farm. Though rarely seen at public events, his dedication is felt in every fence post, pasture, and project. In addition to his full-time job as an auto-glass technician, Jay spends his mornings, evenings, and weekends maintaining the land and building the spaces that make the farm what it is — always alongside his wife, Tina.

The farm’s name, “Jaybird Hammock,” honors Jay’s beloved grandmother, Connell Jenkins, who affectionately called him “Jaybird” or “Birdling” — nicknames she kept long after he’d grown into a 6’4” man. Her love and humor continue to inspire the heart and soul of the farm.