Jessica Navarro
Program Manager
Email: Jessica@healthycommunityinitiative.org
Joined the HCI team in 2022
Jessica earned her associate degree in social work from South Central Community College and a bachelor’s in social work from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She previously worked as a ParentChild+ Early Learning Specialist with Growing Up Healthy, and prior to joining HCI, she was a crew supervisor working alongside developmentally delayed adults.
In her role as Program Manager, Jessica performs community outreach and organizing. Her work includes attending meetings with partners, empowering community members to voice their ideas and concerns for their community, connecting families to resources, and advocacy.
Jessica has a passion for advocacy and empowering others to advocate for themselves and their community. Her favorite part about her job is listening to community members’ stories and building a professional connection with families, which drives her work. She enjoys working in the community, for the community.
Fun Fact: Jessica’s favorite hobby is traveling and trying new foods.