Jennifer Blanchard
About Jennifer Blanchard
Jennifer Blanchard serves as the State Executive Director at Broadstep Behavioral Health, bringing extensive experience in healthcare administration, accreditation, and compliance. She has a strong background in business development and strategic planning, with a focus on serving medically fragile and behaviorally challenged populations.
Work at Broadstep Behavioral Health
Jennifer Blanchard serves as the State Executive Director at Broadstep Behavioral Health, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on business development and strategic planning aimed at continuous revenue growth and profitability within the healthcare sector. Her responsibilities include overseeing operations and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, which aligns with her strong background in accreditation and quality assurance.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Administration
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Blanchard held several significant positions in healthcare administration. She worked as the Director at Bayada Nurses from 2003 to 2009, where she managed operations and ensured quality care. Following this, she served as Vice President at CommandCare from 2013 to 2018 in the Greater New York City Area, focusing on clinical integration and contract negotiation. She also worked as an Administrator at Broadway Home Care for one year in 2018-2019.
Background in Technology and Program Management
Before her extensive career in healthcare, Jennifer Blanchard worked at Lucent Technologies Bell Labs as a Program Manager from 1992 to 2002. This ten-year experience provided her with a strong foundation in project management and operational efficiency, skills that she later applied in her healthcare roles.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Blanchard earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Upsala College. Her educational background complements her expertise in healthcare administration, particularly in serving medically fragile, behaviorally challenged, and intellectually disabled youth and adults. She is proficient in cultivating client-focused businesses across skilled home healthcare, special education, and behavioral health sectors.
Achievements in Team Leadership
Throughout her career, Jennifer Blanchard has demonstrated a track record of effectively building and leading dynamic teams of professionals. Her leadership has resulted in profitability and exceptional quality of care in the organizations she has managed. Her ability to foster teamwork and collaboration is a key aspect of her professional success.