Jennifer Weiss Wilkerson is senior vice president and chief strategy officer for Sheppard Pratt. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to support the organization’s short- and long-term business development initiatives including new programs, and joint ventures. In addition to Strategy, Jennifer oversees Marketing and Communications, Operational Excellence, Government Relations, and Philanthropy.
Prior to joining Sheppard Pratt, Jennifer served as the vice president of regional planning for MedStar Health. Throughout her career, she has had responsibility for strategic and business planning, service line operations and program development, marketing and communications, operational excellence, and physician relations. Jennifer is a Past President of the SHSMD and an ACHE Fellow. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Health & Society and Religion from University of Rochester and a Master of Health Administration from The George Washington University. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and two St. Bernards. If she actually had free time, Jennifer would enjoy cooking and baking!