Palmerston North City Council
Jessica Martinson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in change management and continuing education within the healthcare sector. Currently serving as the Principal Advisor for Change Management at Palmerston North City Council, Jessica leads organizational performance improvements through strategic change initiatives. Previously, as Change Manager and Director of Continuing Professional Development at the Washington State Medical Association, Jessica developed and executed educational programs addressing critical health issues. Jessica also contributed significantly as CME Manager at Swedish Medical Center, where project management principles were integrated into continuing medical education delivery, and held earlier roles as Lead CME Specialist and Medical Staff Services Coordinator. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Business from Drake University and a Master of Science in Experimental Psychology from Central Washington University.
Palmerston North City Council
Palmerston North is the heart of the Manawatū region within central New Zealand. We’re a small city with a lot to offer, and we’re ambitious about where we’re going. Palmerston North celebrates its small city advantages – great quality of life, strong community and easy, affordable access to services. We’re a city that embraces our people and the Rangitane o Manawatū iwi heritage and diversity, offering vibrancy and big city excitement without the hassle and cost. We are arty, with a creative spirit, and a healthy and active city with excellent options for sports and recreation. Palmerston North City Council takes seriously our responsibility to manage and renew for the future the city infrastructure our community relies on.