Jerry Jones
About Jerry Jones
Jerry Jones serves as the Vice President of Innovative Partnerships for Health Equity at Feeding America. He has extensive experience in health equity initiatives, having previously held leadership roles at Movember and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.
Current Role at Feeding America
Jerry Jones serves as the Vice President of Innovative Partnerships for Health Equity at Feeding America, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing partnerships that promote health equity across various communities. His work aims to address disparities in health outcomes and improve access to resources for underserved populations.
Previous Experience at Movember
Before joining Feeding America, Jerry Jones worked at Movember as the Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Health Programs from 2021 to 2023. He managed the Health Equity thru Action and Transformation (H.E.A.T. Project), which aimed to enhance health equity. Additionally, he led the Wyandotte County Community Health Worker Initiative in partnership with KC Care Clinic, focusing on community health improvement.
Experience at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Jerry Jones held the position of Director of Community Health at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City from 2019 to 2021. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing community health initiatives and programs aimed at improving health outcomes in the Kansas City area. His leadership contributed to various health initiatives during his tenure.
Educational Background
Jerry Jones earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from The University of Kansas, where he studied from 1990 to 1993. His academic background has provided him with a foundation in public negotiation and political analysis, skills that have been beneficial in his healthcare advocacy efforts.
Health Initiatives and Projects
Throughout his career, Jerry Jones has managed significant health initiatives, including the Designing a Healthier Dotte project funded by the CDC 1422 grant, which aimed to reduce disabilities and deaths related to diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. He also served as project manager for the Community Transformation Grant and the CMMI Innovation Challenge Award in Kansas City, contributing to community health improvements.