M. Jane Powers
Leader | Healthcare | Higher Education | Non-Profits
- Role
- Director of Patient and Family Advisory Councils at The Betsy Lehman Center For Patient Safety
- Location
- Medford, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About M. Jane Powers
As an executive leader, I have extensive experience in strategic planning and team leadership in healthcare settings. I have a proven track record of successfully guiding executive teams, driving organizational growth, and implementing effective communication channels. I am skilled in fostering a positive organizational culture and ensuring cohesion and effective collaboration across departments. In addition, I currently serve as Chair of Board of Trustees for Colby College, as well as multiple other current and prior board and committee positions.AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Executive Leadership | Strategic Planning | Organizational Culture Change | Operations Management | Decision-Making | Compliance | Executive Communication | Behavioral Health | Employee & Stakeholder Engagement | Fiscal Management | Continuous Quality Improvement | Project Management | Public Relations | Conflict Resolution | Crisis Management | Consulting
Experience
Director of Patient and Family Advisory Councils
The Betsy Lehman Center For Patient Safety
Jan 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US
Lead the overall vision and strategy of Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) across Massachusetts, amplifying the effort to elevate the patient/family voice in health care organizations’ decision-making, specifically through the PFACs established at hospitals, accountable care organizations, and other health care provider entities.• Partner with stakeholders across the state to make PFAC work as impactful as possible, particularly related to safety and quality improvement efforts.• Build a learning community: Host regular forums, grow a repository of useful resources for PFAC work, and foster communication among PFACs.• Spread the influence of PFACs: Adapt and expand the program over time to bring PFACs and PFAC support to additional health care settings.
Education
Simmons College School of Social Work
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Colby College
Bachelor of Arts
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