Jen Edwards

Jen Edwards

Program Assistant

Jennifer Edwards provides operational and administrative assistance to the chief program officer and to initiatives within the Community Health and Engagement Department, which includes Community Health and Well-Being, Mental Health and Wellness, and Healthi Kids.

Before joining Common Ground Health, Edwards served as an administrative assistant at Plug Power. In this role, she supported C-suite executives, managed calendars, coordinated appointments, and managed the travel and community relations programs. At the New York State Department of Health, Edwards worked in the virtual call center as a contact tracer, case investigator and LexisNexis clerk.

Edwards earned a master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of Southern Indiana and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from SUNY Brockport.

Outside of work, Edwards enjoys time with her family, hiking, traveling, camping and reading.