Jaclyn Lensen
Denver,CO
Summary
A strategic, creative thinker with a knack for mission- and brand-aligned communications. Compelling communications are fundamental to an organization’s success. With two decades of experience in strategic communications and relationship management, I foster environments where ideas flow freely and are transformed into powerful messaging. I flourish in complex, high-stakes settings, targeting diverse audiences, with minimal guidance and adapt to evolving needs by taking a listen-to-learn approach at every stage of a project.
As an experienced leader with proven success in developing, executing and optimizing strategies, I work closely with leadership and internal teams to cultivate relationships, and collaborate with key partners and subject matter experts, to design effective campaigns.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Communications Officer
The Colorado Health Foundation
Denver, CO
10.2016 - 08.2025
As a principal strategist, I was responsible for the design and delivery of multi-channel, community-informed, equitable communications to advance the Foundation’s statewide and region-specific strategic goals, brand recognition, and community engagement.
Communications Manager, Healthy Living
The Colorado Health Foundation
Denver, CO
10.2010 - 09.2016
Developed and executed communication strategies and content creation for the Foundation’s Healthy Living funding initiatives. Engaged diverse audiences through storytelling-focused messaging across various channels, including community relations, media relations, marketing and branding, events, digital media, and speaking engagements.
Project Manager, Public Affairs
Medical Group Management Association
Englewood, CO
03.2009 - 02.2010
Communications Manager
MGMA
Englewood, CO
02.2006 - 03.2009
Communications Coordinator
MGMA
Englewood, CO
02.2005 - 03.2006
Communications Assistant
MGMA
Engle Wood, CO
03.2003 - 03.2005
Education
Master of Arts - Communications, Nonprofit Management
Regis University
Denver, COBachelor of Arts - Communications, Public Relations
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, COSkills
Written and verbal communications strategy
Internal and external communications
Strategic advising to C-Suite executives
Community and stakeholder engagement
Project management (Asana, Slack)
Event management (Cvent, Swoogo)
Media relations (Cision, Meltwater)
Brand management
Equitable communications
Crisis communications
Policy advocacy communications
Community health and social justice sector expertise
Principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Content and knowledge management (SharePoint)
Job-related skills such as AP Style, MS Office, Zoom, Canva
Certification
Certificate in Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Strategy | Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder 2024
Timeline
Senior Communications Officer
The Colorado Health Foundation
10.2016 - 08.2025
Communications Manager, Healthy Living
The Colorado Health Foundation
10.2010 - 09.2016
Project Manager, Public Affairs
Medical Group Management Association
03.2009 - 02.2010
Communications Manager
MGMA
02.2006 - 03.2009
Communications Coordinator
MGMA
02.2005 - 03.2006
Communications Assistant
MGMA
03.2003 - 03.2005
Master of Arts - Communications, Nonprofit Management
Regis University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Public Relations
University of Colorado Denver
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