Jenise M. Santos, PA-C, is a native of Columbus, Georgia. She attended Columbus State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science as a biology major. After her undergraduate studies, she moved to Augusta to attend Augusta University (formerly Medical College of Georgia), where she obtained her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. While in graduate school, Jenise was a National Health Service Corps Scholar, served as a class officer, and helped run a free clinic for the Hispanic community of Augusta.