Jennifer Mensik

Jennifer Mensik Kennedy PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN serves as the President of the American Nurses Association since January 2023 and holds a dual role as Assistant Professor and Division Director at Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing. In the capacity of Division Director of Care Management, Jennifer Mensik Kennedy provides leadership in delivering high-quality healthcare services while supporting the university's missions. Previous positions include Instructor at Arizona State University, Vice President and Executive Director at OnCourse Learning, Director of Professional Practice at Banner Health, Chief Nursing Officer at LeanTaaS, and Administrator for Nursing and Patient Care Services at St. Luke's. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy's educational background includes a PhD in Nursing from the University of Arizona, an MBA in Health Care Management from the University of Phoenix, a BSN from Washington State University, and an AAS in Nursing from Wenatchee Valley College.