Tena Haines has a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Alabama. She has worked as a research assistant at the University of Alabama conducting experiments on isotopic relationships in oysters and surface tensions. She has also worked as a quality assurance coordinator and sales representative. Tena is currently the vice president of the student chapter of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists at the University of Alabama and has volunteered with hospice and mentoring organizations. She is proficient in various lab techniques and software relevant to geology.