Gunnison Valley Health
Jennifer Birnie has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and industries.
Their most recent role was as the Vice President of Community Health and Development at Gunnison Valley Health, which began in October 2023. Jennifer previously served as the Executive Director/Community Well Being Liaison at the same company from August 2019 to November 2023.
Prior to that, Jennifer held the position of Executive Director at the Center for the Arts Crested Butte from January 2008 to December 2019.
Jennifer also worked as the Executive Director at Meadowlark Manor from 2006 to 2008.
Jennifer's earliest work experience was as the BEST Program Director at Boulder County from 1990 to 1998.
Jennifer Birnie earned their Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder from 1988 to 1992. Jennifer then pursued a Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Denver from 1995 to 1997.
Gunnison Valley Health
Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and the surrounding areas. Gunnison Valley Health is proud to provide a comprehensive spectrum of care for the varied health requirements of our community members throughout every stage of their lives. Gunnison Valley Health is a 24-bed, short-term, critical access hospital owned and operated by the County of Gunnison. Gunnison Valley Health is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Gunnison County Commissioners and licensed by the State of Colorado. Since 1938, the hospital has provided quality healthcare to the residents and visitors of Gunnison County. The Hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center. Board certified Emergency Room Physicians staff the (ER) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. General surgery, orthopedic, and OB/GYN consultants are available on an on-call basis. The ER department is supplied with the advanced equipment necessary to meet the demands of any patient with ailments ranging from bronchitis to multi-system trauma. St. Mary's CareFlight offers flight for life helicopter services to Gunnison Valley Hospital. Although it is not just a hospital, it is a fully integrated health system that includes almost every aspect of healthcare. From our Family Birthing Center to our Senior Care Center to the Cancer Care Center and the philanthropic foundation, Gunnison Valley Health is here to keep Gunnison County living well together! Our mission: The mission of Gunnison Valley Health is to effectively organize and provide quality healthcare services that improve the health of our community. Our vision: As central to a vibrant, diverse and independent community, Gunnison Valley Health provides sustained, premier care that promotes lifelong health and wellness.