"My vision is that one day all staff are equally recognized and respected for the contribution they make in providing care to our patients, families, and each other. I believe in Margaret Mead's assessment of the power of people working together, 'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world.' You can see this philosophy in action every day as I work with small groups across the institution implementing new initiatives."

Jean joined the University of Michigan Health System in 1979.  Her career began at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Miami Florida, as a staff nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit.  After moving to Ann Arbor in 1977 she worked part-time in the Thoracic Surgical Unit at “Old Main”.  In 1989 her career took a significant change when she agreed to assume full-time acting supervisory duties for the Thoracic Surgery Acute Care Unit and then as the permanent manager until 1999.  During that time she began and completed her Master’s work in Health Care Administration.  Since 1999 she has served in several roles including support staff to the Chief of Nursing and Interim Manager 7C.  She began her most recent role as Director of Nursing for Vascular Access and Discharge Planning in 2003.

Education

• MSA, Central Michigan University, 1996
• BSN, Medical College of Georgia, 1974