As the Manger of Program Innovation and Strategic Initiatives, Jamie leads the development, implementation, promotion, and scaling of existing and future Psychiatry Department initiatives that are in alignment with the College of Medicine - Tucson and Banner Health's tripartite mission (clinical, education, and research).
In this role, she works to ensure the growth of mental health education and services that connect with the department's dedication to Tucson's unique community needs. Jamie also supports the Chair, Dr. Karp, in special projects, oversees strategic planning, is an event producer (inclusive of conferences, Grand Rounds, department socials, and community education events), assists in philanthropy, and manages the department's public communication channels.
A Tucsonan for more than 30 years, Jamie has a diverse career background that includes – in chronological order – working for the Tucson Weekly, the Downtown Tucson Partnership, KXCI 91.3FM, Zocalo Magazine, 2nd Saturdays Downtown, Daniel J. Rylander P.C., U of A’s Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry, and Watershed Management Group.
Within those organizations and businesses, she was a writer, editor, photographer, promotions manager, events coordinator, talent booker, publicist, social media manager, staff supervisor, website manager, fundraiser, community coordinator, and advocate; skills she combines in her position with the Psychiatry Department.
She is honored to be a part of the Department of Psychiatry due to her interests in mental health, neuroscience, and how life experiences and brain mechanics influence the body, mind, and emotions.