Jasmine Watkins
Human-Centered Leader | Program Management and Talent Development
- Role
- Chief Program Officer at NAMI Chicago
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jasmine Watkins
I am an energetic and emotionally intelligent leader with demonstrated success in strategic program design, driving organizational growth, employee engagement and leading high performing teams. Skilled in relationship management, I employ strong communication skills to engage stakeholders across all levels and drive both clinical best practices and business goals. I am highly adaptable and thrive on providing human capital solutions that align with business objectives in high growth organizations. My professional career includes experience in behavioral health, coaching, talent strategy, leadership and organizational development, scaling culture and change implementation. I am driven by my mission to promote human sustainability and mental health awareness, access, and equity.
Experience
Chief Program Officer
Jul 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Oversees the development, operations, and evaluation of programs spanning crisis response, care coordination, and recovery services, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, funder requirements, and evolving needs across the mental health continuum of care. Leads program strategy, setting measurable goals and performance metrics, integrating data and evaluation to drive continuous improvement and impact measurement. Partners cross-functionally with Finance, Development, and Operations to oversee multimillion-dollar program budgets, grant tracking, reporting, and compliance. Serves as principal advisor to the CEO on program policy, identifying opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and system-level influence. Represents the organization with funders, policymakers, and community partners, strengthening partnerships and advancing visibility across Chicago’s behavioral health landscape. Drives system-level collaboration across government, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors to expand access, improve care coordination, and reduce barriers for disenfranchised communities.
Education
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
2003 — 2007
Northwestern University
Master of Arts (MA), Counseling Psychology
2009 — 2011
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