Jade Ramsdell, MBA, is the Performance Improvement Director for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Ms. Ramsdell has overseen strategic initiatives including strategic planning, quality improvement, community engagement and DEIJ efforts. Ms. Ramsdell is a Certified Diversity Professional and holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Ms. Ramsdell is a transformative leader dedicated to advancing health equity and DEIJ in public health and healthcare. Her extensive experience spans local health departments, government entities, non-profit organizations, health systems, and community foundations. Ms. Ramsdell integrates innovative strategies into public health operations, driving sustainable progress amidst challenges. Through innovative approaches, Ms. Ramsdell has developed a unique methodology that integrates equity-focused strategies into the core operations of public health organizations, ensuring sustainable progress amidst competing priorities and resource constraints. Ms. Ramsdell’s advocacy in creating inclusive healthcare systems and ensuring resource accessibility has set a benchmark in public health.