Jenny Burke
About Jenny Burke
Jenny Burke serves as the Vice President of Workplace Wellbeing Solutions at the National Safety Council, bringing over 20 years of experience in public health, legal, and policy sectors. She holds advanced degrees in Health Law and Policy and has held various leadership roles, focusing on collaborative leadership and program development.
Current Role at National Safety Council
Jenny Burke serves as the Vice President of Workplace Wellbeing Solutions at the National Safety Council, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies that enhance workplace wellbeing. Previously, she was the Senior Director of the Impairment Practice Area from 2022 to 2023. Her work involves collaborative leadership and program development aimed at improving public health and safety.
Professional Experience
Jenny Burke has over 20 years of experience across public health, legal, and policy sectors. She worked at the Illinois Appellate Court as a Law Clerk from 2003 to 2005. Prior to her current roles, she spent 15 years at Wolters Kluwer as a Senior Legal Analyst from 2001 to 2016, and served as the Senior Director of Advocacy at the National Safety Council from 2016 to 2020.
Education and Qualifications
Jenny Burke holds a Juris Doctorate with a Certificate in Health Law from DePaul University College of Law, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. She also earned a Master's Degree in Health Law and Policy from DePaul University Public Services Graduate Program from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, studying there from 1990 to 1995.
Strategic Approach and Leadership Style
Jenny Burke emphasizes a strategic approach to planning and thought partnership in workplace wellbeing solutions. She is known for her collaborative leadership style and excels in building relationships that identify opportunities for increased impact in program execution. Her focus on program development contributes to enhancing public health and safety initiatives.