Jacqueline Johnson, MPA

Section Chief Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
TN Department of Health
Nashville, Tennessee

Ms. Johnson is the Title V CYSHCN Section Chief at the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Family Health and Wellness. With over 16 years of service in the public health field, she has a variety of experiences that include planning, implementation and evaluation of CYSHCN programs. In her current role, Ms. Johnson is responsible for state policy development, quality management and monitoring activities for adherence to federal and state regulations for the CYSHCN section which includes Children Special Services, Birth Defects, Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT) and System Integration/Family and Youth Engagement and Involvement. Ms. Johnson has worked to ensure comprehensive quality systems of care exist for all children and families. Ms. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Masters of Public Administration with certification in Health Planning and Administration.

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Presentation(s):

• A5 - State Title V Agency and Family Led Organizations Shape the Future with Intentional Family and Youth Engagement

  Tuesday, May 24, 2022
  3:30 PM – 4:40 PM ET

• D5 - Reframing the Narrative: How One State Changed Focus from Services and Programs to Systems and Families to Address Future Needs During a Crisis

  Wednesday, May 25, 2022
  3:30 PM – 4:40 PM ET

• PL2 - Plenary Session: Sharing Our Why

  Wednesday, May 25, 2022
  5:00 PM – 6:15 PM ET