Jennifer Lee has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of public health and philanthropy. Jennifer'smost recent position was as the Vice President of Grantmaking at Health Resources in Action, a role they started in September 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Managing Director of Community Health Grantmaking at the same organization from August 2019 to September 2021.
Before joining Health Resources in Action, Jennifer held the position of Senior Program Officer at the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation from September 2008 to July 2019. In this role, they managed grantmaking portfolios in areas such as connecting consumers with care and closing the gap on healthcare disparities.
Throughout their career, Jennifer has also been involved in various leadership and board positions. Jennifer served as a Board Member at Associated Grant Makers from June 2011 to June 2017, and as the President of the Alumni Board at Tufts University Public Health and Professional Degree Programs from September 2010 to December 2011.
In addition, Jennifer has been actively involved in community-based organizations and initiatives. Jennifer served as the Co-Chair of the Boston Chapter of Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy from October 2009 to September 2011, where they facilitated meetings, coordinated events, and collaborated with other affinity groups.
Jennifer's earlier experiences include roles such as Chair of the Board of Directors at the Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers from September 2005 to December 2008, Outreach and Enrollment Manager at Health Care For All from July 2006 to August 2008, and Teen Health Programs Coordinator at the Massachusetts Promise Fellowship from June 2004 to April 2005.
Jennifer has also participated in leadership development programs, such as the Massachusetts Institute of Community Health Leadership, where they were selected as a participant from October 2006 to September 2007. Additionally, Jennifer served as a Student Trustee at The BACCHUS Network™ from November 2003 to November 2004.
Overall, Jennifer Lee brings a wealth of experience in grantmaking, program management, community engagement, and leadership to their current role as Vice President of Grantmaking at Health Resources in Action.
Jennifer Lee completed their education in a chronological order. Jennifer first attended Boston College from 2000 to 2004 and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Following that, they pursued a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Northeastern University, which they completed in 2005. Jennifer then attended Tufts University School of Medicine from 2005 to 2009, where they earned a Masters of Public Health degree with a specialization in Health Services Management & Policy.
In addition to their academic qualifications, Jennifer Lee also obtained two additional certifications. In November 2002, they became a certified peer educator through The BACCHUS Network. Furthermore, in September 2004, they participated in the Commonwealth Legislative Seminar, although the institution where they obtained this certification is not specified.
September, 2021 - present
August, 2019