Illinois Health and Hospital Association
Jennifer Koehler, J.D. has a diverse range of work experience. Jennifer currently serves as the Vice President of Government Relations at the Illinois Health and Hospital Association. Prior to this role, Jennifer was the CEO of J. Koehler Consulting, where they provided strategic consulting on policy issues, with a focus on healthcare challenges, including the COVID-19 response. Jennifer has also held positions at Loyola University Health System as the Vice President of External Affairs, overseeing government affairs and community health initiatives. Additionally, Jennifer has served as an Adjunct Faculty at Loyola University Chicago School of Law and has held various roles in the State of Illinois, including Executive Director and Deputy General Counsel. Earlier in their career, they worked at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center and served as the Chief of Staff to Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley. Jennifer began their career as a Staff Attorney at the Technical Review Unit, Illinois House of Representatives.
Jennifer Koehler, J.D. completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Loyola University Chicago in 1993. Jennifer then pursued their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Law and Policy from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, which they obtained in 1997.
Illinois Health and Hospital Association
The Illinois Health and Hospital Association, with offices in Naperville, Chicago, Springfield and Washington, D.C., is dedicated to advocating for Illinois' more than 200 hospitals and nearly 50 health systems as they serve their patients and communities throughout the state. Our members provide a broad range of services—not just within their walls, but across the continuum and throughout their communities. Reflecting the diversity of our state, our member nonprofit, investor-owned and public hospitals include: • Community hospitals • Safety net hospitals • Teaching hospitals and academic medical centers • Rural and critical access hospitals • Specialty hospitals Who We Are Mission To be the trusted voice and resource for members as they care for their communities. Vision To be the most trusted and influential Association in advancing optimal health and healthcare. Vision for Illinois Healthcare To support each person's quest for optimum health, all individuals and communities have access to high-quality healthcare at the right time and in the right setting.