Jen Augustson

Jen Augustson currently serves as Vice President and Executive Director of HealthPartners Institute since November 2009, overseeing operations, strategy development, and integration of research and education across HealthPartners and Park Nicollet organizations. Previously, Augustson held various leadership roles at the Minnesota Department of Human Services, including Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Chief Administrative Officer, establishing a division focused on organizational effectiveness and managing operational activities for the Chemical and Mental Health Services division. Augustson's educational background includes a Master’s in Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from St. Olaf College.