Jurema G.
About Jurema G.
Jurema G. serves as the System Director for Social Care Integration at CommonSpirit Health, focusing on health equity through community-based initiatives. With a background in public health and extensive experience in program management, she has worked with various organizations to improve population health outcomes.
Current Role at CommonSpirit Health
Jurema G. serves as the System Director of Social Care Integration at CommonSpirit Health, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on integrating social care initiatives within healthcare systems to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations. Her work emphasizes the importance of addressing social determinants of health and fostering innovative partnerships that enhance community well-being.
Previous Experience at CommonSpirit Health
Prior to her current role, Jurema G. worked at CommonSpirit Health as a Program Manager in Community & Population Health from 2019 to 2022. During this time, she contributed to various community health initiatives aimed at improving population health outcomes. Her experience in this role laid the groundwork for her current focus on social care integration.
Education and Expertise
Jurema G. holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Yale University and a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California, Davis. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in public health principles and biological sciences, which informs her work in health equity and community health.
Professional Background
Jurema G. has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various organizations. She worked as a Graduate Fellow at the Yale Institute for Global Health in 2015, focusing on global health issues in Ghana and the U.S. She also served as a Program Manager at Stanford University from 2012 to 2014 and held positions at Roche and the Health Plan of San Mateo, where she managed programs related to health utilization and community health.
Focus on Health Equity
Jurema G. is dedicated to advancing community-based efforts that address the social, economic, and environmental conditions influencing health equity. Her work involves capacity building, grant-giving, and investments aimed at improving population health. She actively seeks innovative solutions to enhance health outcomes for underserved communities.