Jessica Dunbar

Jessica Dunbar has a diverse work experience in various roles within the healthcare industry. Jessica currently holds the position of Chief Business Development Officer at the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, where they lead the communications and philanthropy departments and drives strategic business development efforts. Their responsibilities include expanding wellness and therapy services for employees, advancing partnerships with commercial payors, and offering supportive housing solutions for the homeless.

Before their current role, Jessica served as the Executive Director at Every Child Pediatrics, Colorado's largest pediatric practice. During their tenure, they expanded the practice from nine to 16 clinics and increased the number of patients served to 25,000. Jessica also played a prominent role in advancing health equity for children and actively participated in various business chambers and community boards.

Prior to that, they held the position of Director of Eligibility and Enrollment at Connect for Health Colorado. In this role, they developed an $18M statewide health coverage assistance network and built trusted relationships with business partners and government agencies to expand insurance coverage to over 500,000 Coloradans. Jessica also served as a media spokesperson and frequently engaged with policymakers and professional associations to educate them about the Affordable Care Act and health insurance reforms.

Jessica's career also includes their role as a Senior Research Analyst at the Colorado Health Institute, where they contributed to the governance and implementation of the Colorado Regional Health Information Organization. Jessica also evaluated Colorado's safety net system of health centers and played a key role in analyzing and reporting Colorado's progress on public health indicators for the Colorado Health Foundation's annual report card.

Before joining the Colorado Health Institute, Jessica worked as a Clinical Case Manager at the Mental Health Center of Denver. In this role, they provided case management services to low-income adults with severe mental and substance abuse disorders, coordinating their care and securing necessary support services.

Overall, Jessica Dunbar's work experience highlights their expertise in business development, community engagement, healthcare administration, and mental health services. Jessica has a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, expanding services, and advocating for equitable healthcare access.

Jessica Dunbar earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from Westmont College in 1999-2003. Later, they graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in 2003-2005, specializing in Public Health.