Jennifer Walker

Jennifer Walker works to ensure that most valued resource at IHI people feel appreciated and supported in meaningful ways. She is responsible for developing and executing IHI’s human resource strategy in support of the overall mission and strategic direction of the Institute, specifically in the areas of organizational equity, joy in work, employee well-being, continuous workforce improvement and planning, talent acquisition, change management, performance management, succession planning, training and development, total rewards, and policy development and compliance. Prior to joining IHI, Ms. Walker served as Vice President, Administration, at the National Patient Safety Foundation, leading HR as a “team of one,” administering organization-wide systems, and managing the Lucian Leape Institute. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Illinois State University.