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JENN HARROD

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Strategic and mission-driven human services executive with progressive leadership experience advancing from program supervision to Vice President of Client Services. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, strengthen cross-sector partnerships, and drive trauma-informed, data-driven service delivery. Recognized for building organizational capacity, enhancing client outcomes, and aligning programming with community needs and strategic priorities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Client Services

HEALTH NET OF WEST MICHIGAN
Grand Rapids, MI
02.2019 - Current

Progressively promoted from supervisory to executive leadership role, now overseeing strategy, operations, and performance of Client Services.

  • Lead strategic direction and daily operations for Client Services, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and strengthening internal leadership capacity
  • Supervise and develop leadership staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Strengthen partnerships with healthcare systems, community organizations, and funders, expanding coordinated care efforts and increasing service accessibility
  • Oversee implementation of trauma-informed, evidence-based practices, improving consistency and quality of service delivery across programs
  • Direct contracts, grants, and program performance, ensuring compliance while aligning services with funding priorities and community needs
  • Implement data-driven decision-making processes, enhancing program evaluation and continuous quality improvement efforts
  • Play a key leadership role in organizational strategic planning, aligning Client Services initiatives with broader agency goals

Key Impact & Contributions:

  • Expanded community partnerships, increasing referral pathways and improving access to services for underserved populations
  • Enhanced team structure and leadership development, improving staff retention and strengthening internal capacity
  • Improved program alignment with funder expectations, supporting ongoing funding sustainability and growth
  • Increased consistency in service delivery through implementation of standardized, trauma-informed practices

Supervisor, Pregnancy & Parenting Support Services

D.A. BLODGETT - ST. JOHNS
09.2013 - 02.2019
  • Directed day-to-day operations of the Pregnancy & Parenting Support Services program, ensuring high-quality service delivery and contract compliance
  • Supervised staff and managed caseload distribution, improving efficiency and maintaining service quality standards
  • Built and maintained strong referral networks, increasing program visibility, capacity, and community engagement
  • Monitored program outcomes and implemented strategies to improve client engagement and satisfaction
  • Supported budget oversight and resource allocation, contributing to fiscal responsibility and program sustainability
  • Led strategic planning efforts to enhance program effectiveness and align with organizational goals

Key Impact & Contributions:

  • Increased program capacity through strengthened referral partnerships and community outreach
  • Improved client engagement and retention through targeted program enhancements
  • Maintained strong compliance and performance outcomes across multiple contracts and funding streams

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) -

Western Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Grand Valley State University

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Organizational & Executive Leadership
  • Learning & Staff Development
  • Trauma-Informed Systems
  • Team Leadership & Coaching
  • Program Development & Evaluation
  • Community & Healthcare Partnerships
  • Grant & Contract Management
  • Data & Quality Improvement
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Vice President, Client Services

HEALTH NET OF WEST MICHIGAN
02.2019 - Current

Supervisor, Pregnancy & Parenting Support Services

D.A. BLODGETT - ST. JOHNS
09.2013 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Grand Valley State University

Master of Social Work (MSW) -

Western Michigan University