Jennifer Parks, M.Ed, MBA
About Jennifer Parks, M.Ed, MBA
Jennifer Parks, M.Ed, MBA, serves as the National Director of Business Development & Sales at BrightSpring Health Services, bringing over 25 years of experience in non-profit organization management and healthcare. Her extensive background includes roles in mental health services, community programs, and educational support within various organizations in Kentucky.
Work at BrightSpring Health Services
Currently, Jennifer Parks serves as the National Director of Business Development & Sales at BrightSpring Health Services. She has held this position since 2022. Prior to this role, she worked as the Senior Director of Sales and Business Development at the same organization from 2018 to 2022. In her current role, she focuses on strategic growth and sales initiatives within the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Parks holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northern Kentucky University, where she studied Organizational Leadership and Marketing from 2018 to 2021. She also earned a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counseling Psychology from the University of Louisville between 1999 and 2002. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Human Services from Lindsey Wilson College from 1993 to 1997. Her expertise includes Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Grant Writing, which are vital skills in the healthcare and non-profit sectors.
Background
Jennifer Parks has over 25 years of experience in the non-profit organization management and healthcare industries. Her career began at CARITAS PEACE CENTER as a Mental Health Specialist in 1997. She then worked at Seven Counties Services in various roles, including Community-based Therapist and Unit Manager II, before transitioning to Jefferson County Public Schools as Coordinator of Disabilities and Mental Health Services. She also served as Regional Director of Community Programs at Bellewood & Brooklawn from 2016 to 2018.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Jennifer Parks has developed a strong background in conflict resolution, particularly in educational settings through her experience in School Mediation. Her roles have involved significant responsibilities in managing mental health services and community programs, contributing to her extensive knowledge in the healthcare and non-profit sectors. Her skills in Grant Writing have been essential in securing funding for various initiatives.