Jennifer Close

Jennifer Close is an experienced healthcare executive currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Curai Health since October 2024, where responsibilities include leading strategic initiatives and operational deployment to enhance clinical and business operations. Previously, Jennifer was Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations at Teladoc Health from January 2021 to January 2024, focusing on operational optimization and service delivery. As Chief Executive Officer of Blaze Health from January 2020 to January 2021, Jennifer oversaw the development of a joint venture aimed at improving healthcare navigation and customer experience while shifting to value-based payment models. Additionally, Jennifer served as President & Chief Ambulatory Officer at North Memorial Health and Senior Vice President for Ambulatory Services at the University of Chicago Medicine, providing oversight and leadership in outpatient care and operations. Jennifer holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Marquette University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.