Jennifer Park, MPH, CHES 

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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Steering Committee, 2024-2026

Jennifer Park, MPH, is a public health leader with over 16 years of experience. She is the Program Director for NC Partnership to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screenings at the NC Department of Health and Human Services, specializing in evidence-based strategies and improving access to care to increase colorectal cancer screenings. She holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of North Carolina Greensboro and is a results-driven leader with a strong track record of organizational leadership and data-driven decision-making. 

Passionate about cancer prevention, Jennifer has led statewide initiatives, including collaborations with federally qualified health centers to expand screenings. She excels in program management, policy development, and partnership building, driving impactful public health solutions. Before joining the ACS Colorectal Cancer Roundtable Steering Committee, her collaborative work with federally qualified health centers was recognized by the 80% in Every Community National Achievement Award working to advance initiatives and work toward the shared goal to reach colorectal screenings rates of 80%. She has a strong commitment to reduce the preventable burden of colorectal cancer morbidity and mortality in North Carolina and the U.S.