Jennifer Schlesinger has spent more than 20 years working in the public sector and with nonprofit health organizations.  She has overseen professional training and outreach programs, community and health education, healthcare advocacy, and technical assistance and support to healthcare systems.  She also launched a comprehensive care management program for low-income older adults at risk of institutionalization.  Jennifer has directed multiple nationally recognized and award-winning projects, has spoken nationally and internationally, and has published several journal articles on her work.

Jennifer is a proud graduate of UC Berkeley and earned her master’s degree in public health, with a specialization in community health, from UCLA.  She is also a Certified Health Education Specialist.  

She is excited to join the IMF, develop program strategy, and support families.