In her capacity as Interim Deputy Executive Vice Chancellor for Operations, Jessica Carpenter oversees the delivery and operations of ForHealth Consulting’s solutions across all services and clients. She also leads the organization’s market growth strategy, turning delivery learnings into solutions and partnerships that meet client needs.
Jessica previously served in executive leadership and management roles at ForHealth Consulting, with a focus on healthcare operations, including Managing Director, Health Systems Solutions, as well as in clinical program leadership and management roles at ForHealth Consulting, with a focus on Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS).
Prior to joining ForHealth Consulting, Jessica held positions at Reliant Medical Group, Rippe Lifestyle Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, and New England (Tufts) Medical Center.
Throughout her career, Jessica has been committed to supporting individuals with disabilities and leading initiatives focused on community services to advance independent living for vulnerable populations. Her many publications and abstracts feature subjects from health and nutrition to coordination of LTSS for medically complex children and best practices in managed LTSS. She is also a dedicated supporter of organizations focused on finding cures for Type 1 Diabetes and Huntington’s Disease.
Jessica is a Massachusetts-licensed dietitian and a registered dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nutrition science from Syracuse University and Tufts University, respectively.