Dorie Jessen

About Dorie Jessen

Over 25 years’ experience in protecting profit, people, and reputation. Successful resolution of theft and fraud investigations and implementation of compliance/regulatory initiatives. I possess integrity, acute attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects and people, strong verbal and written communication, and innovative problem solving skills. Valiant community volunteer advocate. Areas of Expertise:• Healthcare Compliance & Ethics• Regulatory Affairs (CMS, HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid)• Risk Assessment & Mitigation• Internal Investigations & Audits• Policy Development & Implementation• Team Leadership & Development• Privacy & Data Protection• Clinical Operations Support• Governance & Reporting• Loss Prevention Management • Emergency Response Management • Strategic Communication

Experience

1. Associate Director, Compliance

   Optum

   Aug 2025 — Present

   As Associate Director of Compliance, I lead the implementation and oversight of Optum’s Compliance Program across Care Delivery Organizations (CDOs), including Optum Washington, Optum Oregon and The Corvallis Clinic. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on operational execution to ensure regulatory adherence, ethical integrity and a culture of compliance.I manage a team of compliance professionals and collaborate closely with clinical, operational and legal leaders to embed compliance into every facet of care delivery. The role supports Optum’s mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centered healthcare while maintaining the highest standards of accountability and transparency. Responsibilities• Compliance Program Leadership: Spearhead implementation of Optum’s compliance systems, policies and procedures.• Strategic Advisory: Counsel senior leadership on ethics and compliance matters, recommending controls and risk mitigation strategies.• Risk Management: Conduct annual risk assessments, develop monitoring systems, and oversee corrective actions for high-risk areas.• Governance & Reporting: Chair the Compliance Committee, track and report regularly to CDO leadership.• Investigations & Audits: Provide subject matter expertise for internal investigations, audits and compliance reviews; manage remediation plans.• Training & Education: Deliver targeted compliance training and promote awareness of the UHG Code of Conduct and key policies.• Policy Oversight: Review and develop operational policies and procedures to align with evolving regulatory requirements.• Privacy, Legal, Risk Coordination: Partner on matters impacting care delivery.• Employee Engagement: Foster a non-retaliatory culture that encourages reporting of suspected fraud or misconduct; serve as a trusted resource for staff concerns.• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing compliance team, ensuring accountability and continuous growth.

Education

• Minnesota State University, Mankato

  Bachelor's Degree, Speech Communication and Rhetoric

  1999 — 2001

• Concordia University-St. Paul

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2016 — 2018

• Dassel Cokato High School

  Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

  1995 — 1998

• Concordia College

  Post Secondary Student, Speech Communication and Rhetoric

  1997 — 1998