Jenny Birnie, Vice President of Community Health & Development
Jenny Birnie is an accomplished community leader with several decades of
experience, marked by a 25-year tenure as a non-profit Director and an
early career focused on direct care and juvenile justice reform. With
a Master’s degree in social work from the University of Denver and
a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Communication from the University
of Colorado at Boulder, Jenny brings a unique educational foundation to
her leadership roles.
At Gunnison Valley Health (GVH), Jenny embraces a diverse array of responsibilities.
She oversees a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports GVH programs and services,
fosters collaborations to improve community mental health, and manages
key areas such as the Office of Patient Experience, behavioral health,
primary care, specialty clinics, and service line development. Her leadership
has led to notable achievements, including completing a $12 million capital
campaign for a new EMS station and launching GVH's Department of Behavioral
Health in 2021 to enhance community-centric care.
Jenny’s dedication to building community support, fostering partnerships,
and leveraging performance measures has been central to her success in
advancing organizational goals and improving health outcomes for the Gunnison
Valley community.
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