Jason Chernock
About Jason Chernock
Jason Chernock serves as the Director of Programs & Partnerships at MedShare, where he focuses on community-driven change and healthcare access. He has a background in anthropology and city planning, with extensive experience in humanitarian aid and partnerships within the healthcare sector.
Work at MedShare
Jason Chernock currently serves as the Director of Programs & Partnerships at MedShare, a role he has held since 2019. In this position, he focuses on building partnerships that enhance healthcare access globally. His work includes sourcing and delivering surplus medical supplies and equipment to communities in need worldwide. He has facilitated significant initiatives, such as the delivery of spinal surgical sets to Ukraine and collaborations with organizations like Amazon and Operation Smile to address malnutrition in children with cleft conditions.
Previous Experience at MedShare
Before his current role, Jason Chernock worked at MedShare as the Director of Programs from 2013 to 2019. During his six years in this position, he focused on community-driven change and built extensive partnerships within the healthcare industry to support humanitarian aid efforts. His leadership contributed to MedShare's mission of improving global health through the redistribution of surplus medical supplies.
Education and Expertise
Jason Chernock holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education at the Georgia Institute of Technology, earning a Masters of City and Regional Planning with a focus on Economic Development from 2005 to 2007. His academic background supports his expertise in community-driven initiatives and partnership development in the healthcare sector.
Background in Community Engagement
Jason Chernock has a strong background in community engagement, having served as the Volunteer Coordinator at the Atlanta Community Food Bank from 2002 to 2005. His experience in this role laid the foundation for his ongoing commitment to Atlanta's civic sector and community-driven change. His work has consistently focused on enhancing access to resources and support for underserved populations.
Contributions to Global Humanitarian Aid
Throughout his career, Jason Chernock has made significant contributions to global humanitarian aid. He has been involved in initiatives that source and deliver surplus medical supplies and equipment to communities in need. His efforts include facilitating the delivery of essential medical resources and collaborating with various organizations to improve healthcare access and address critical health issues worldwide.