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Jessica Dunbar

Jessica Dunbar

Lakewood,USA

Summary

Visionary leader with proven success in driving innovation and building strategic partnerships in healthcare. Expertise in healthcare leadership, business development, and community engagement enables effective navigation of complex challenges. Demonstrated ability to shape policies, expand services, and enhance financial sustainability for mission-driven organizations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Business Development Officer

Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Lakewood, CO
04.2020 - Current
  • Drove $30M organizational growth, serving 25k patients annually and expanding workforce by 300 employees in five years.
  • Led two strategic planning cycles with Board and executive team, creating impactful plans for $90M budget organization with 800 employees.
  • Spearheaded development of $47M recovery campus in Lakewood, CO, offering comprehensive substance use treatment and wellness services.
  • Secured $47M in new market tax credit allocations to support capital stack for recovery campus project.
  • Negotiated commercial contracts achieving 20% average rate increases, diversifying revenue and expanding services in commercial markets.
  • Advised on federal, state, and private grants totaling $4M to $8.5M over four years, supporting robust mental health programs.
  • Secured competitive $4M award from Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic designation.
  • Expanded disaster response team to provide trauma-informed care; engaged with 300 organizations and trained 250 individuals in MHFA.

Executive Director

Every Child Pediatrics
Denver, CO
06.2014 - 03.2020
  • Expanded Colorado's largest nonprofit pediatric practice from nine to sixteen clinics, serving 25,000 patients.
  • Managed an $11M annual operating budget, reporting to a 15-member Board of Directors.
  • Oversaw P&L management across multiple locations, ensuring financial stability and growth.
  • Fostered positive company culture by building a high-performing senior leadership team and introducing performance incentives.
  • Re-branded organization and implemented new electronic health records for comprehensive patient care.
  • Increased revenue by $2.5M over five years; enhanced fundraising efforts from $700K to $1.6M annually.
  • Negotiated innovative payment models with payers to support integrated care delivery.
  • Acquired two school-based clinics, expanding pediatric services in under-resourced mountain and rural communities.

Director of Eligibility and Enrollment

Connect for Health Colorado
Denver, CO
02.2010 - 06.2014
  • Played a key role in establishing a $43M health insurance exchange, aiding over 500,000 Coloradans in one year.
  • Assisted with business startup by procuring technology, forming advisory groups, and developing policies.
  • Cultivated relationships with partners, advocates, brokers, county offices, and agencies to ensure seamless access to affordable coverage.
  • Advised on technical design of a shared eligibility system with Colorado Medicaid for real-time application processing.

Senior Research Analyst

Colorado Health Institute
Denver, CO
08.2005 - 01.2010
  • Conducted health needs assessments and led evaluation projects funded by Colorado foundations to inform strategic plans.
  • Developed policy recommendations for legislators to strengthen Colorado's healthcare safety net and workforce.
  • Analyzed qualitative and quantitative research on access to care, workforce, public health infrastructure, and financing models.
  • Delivered actionable insights to clients including health systems, community health centers, and public health leaders.
  • Managed a multi-million-dollar federal HIPAA privacy and security project and convened state leaders for a health information exchange.
  • Assisted in governance model design and 501(c)(3) filing for Contexture, fostering sustainable partnerships across Colorado and Arizona.
  • Supported over 1,200 health and long-term care providers in advancing health through information sharing initiatives.
  • Ensured continuity and sustainability of Contexture as a vital resource for health information exchange.

High Intensity Treatment Case Manager

Mental Health Center of Denver
Denver, CO
08.2003 - 08.2005
  • Delivered case management services to clients with severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
  • Tailored support plans to facilitate access to medications, psychotherapy, and housing.
  • Coordinated medical, dental, and social service referrals for comprehensive client care.

Education

Master of Science - Public Health

University of Colorado
Denver

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Westmont College
Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

Westmont College
Santa Barbara

Skills

  • Business strategy and development
  • Nonprofit governance
  • Strategic planning
  • Health services and payment models
  • Leadership development
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Organizational design and culture
  • Health policy advocacy
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Fundraising strategies
  • Marketing and branding
  • Revenue generation and diversification strategies
  • Performance measurement

Leadership Programs

  • Leadership JeffCo, 2023-2024
  • Center for Care Innovations: Executive Health Care Safety Net Innovation and Mentoring Program, 2016-2019
  • Center for Creative Leadership: Nonprofit Executive Leadership Development Program, 2016

Board Service

  • Senior's Resource Center, Board Chair, 01/23, Present
  • Senior's Resource Center, Board Member, 01/21, 12/22
  • Colorado Access, Provider Governance Council Member, 01/18, 12/20
  • Colorado Association for School-Based Health Care, Board Chair, 01/16, 12/18
  • Colorado Association for School-Based Health Care, Board Member, 01/14, 12/16

Affiliations

Senior’s Resource Center| Board Chair (2023 – present), Board Member (2021-2023)

Colorado Access | Provider Governance Council Member (2018 – 2020)

Colorado Association for School-Based Health Care | Board Chair (2016 – 2018), Board Member (2014-2016)

Certification

Leadership JeffCo (2023 – 2024)

Center for Care Innovations: Executive Health Care Safety Net Innovation and Mentoring Program (2016-2019)

Center for Creative Leadership: Nonprofit Executive Leadership Development Program (2016)

Timeline

Chief Business Development Officer

Jefferson Center for Mental Health
04.2020 - Current

Executive Director

Every Child Pediatrics
06.2014 - 03.2020

Director of Eligibility and Enrollment

Connect for Health Colorado
02.2010 - 06.2014

Senior Research Analyst

Colorado Health Institute
08.2005 - 01.2010

High Intensity Treatment Case Manager

Mental Health Center of Denver
08.2003 - 08.2005

Master of Science - Public Health

University of Colorado

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Westmont College

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

Westmont College

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