Jennifer Wilson
About Jennifer Wilson
Jennifer Wilson serves as the Director of ACO Business Development at MCG and has been with the company since 2014. She also works as a HearstLab Scout, advising early-stage, women-led startups on sales operations and partnership strategies.
Work at MCG Health
Jennifer Wilson has held the position of Director ACO Business Development at MCG Health since 2014. In this role, she focuses on developing accountable care organizations and enhancing business strategies within the Greater Los Angeles Area. Additionally, she serves as Director of Strategic Alliances at MCG Health, where she has been instrumental in fostering partnerships and aligning sales strategies for the organization. Her extensive experience in healthcare business development contributes to MCG's mission of improving patient care and operational efficiency.
Current Role at HearstLab
Since 2020, Jennifer Wilson has been a HearstLab Scout, working from Ventura, California. In this capacity, she advises early-stage, women-led startups on sales operations and partnership strategies. Her role includes evaluating potential investments, particularly in pre-seed and seed stages, and providing guidance on partner-contract creation and revenue reporting. Wilson also collaborates on mutual client implementation and sales alignment for HearstLab's partner engagements, leveraging her extensive background in business development.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Wilson studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where she completed a Certificate in Influence and Negotiation Strategies in 2006. She also pursued a Course Certificate in Public Health from Stanford Online in 2013. Wilson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Bio-Psychology from UC San Diego, obtained from 1994 to 1998. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in negotiation, public health, and psychology, which she applies in her professional roles.
Professional Background
Jennifer Wilson has a diverse professional background in healthcare and business development. She worked at Zynx Health as a Regional Sales Manager from 2002 to 2012 and previously as an Inside Sales Partner from 2002 to 2004. After her tenure at Zynx Health, she served as Vice President of Business Development at Sg2 from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, Wilson worked for the US Department of Health and Human Services as a Telecommunications Specialist for 18 years, contributing to disaster medical assistance efforts. Her experience spans various roles, enhancing her expertise in sales and strategic partnerships.
Advisory Roles and Contributions
In her advisory capacity at HearstLab, Jennifer Wilson focuses on supporting early-stage, women-led startups. She provides insights into sales operations and partnership strategies, helping these startups navigate their growth. Her contributions include evaluating potential investments and guiding teams on contract creation and revenue reporting. Wilson's involvement in these initiatives reflects her commitment to fostering innovation and supporting diverse leadership in the business landscape.