Dazlee is a skilled problem solver with a talent for implementing change management strategies and developing and executing systems change for process improvement. Having worked with DPH for over 15 years, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for 25 years, Dazlee brings her personal experiences in support of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. By building long-standing and trusting professional relationships, Dazlee can successfully communicate with diverse working groups and thrives in assisting teams to achieve advanced and sustainable solutions. As CFO, Dazlee oversees the company’s financial strategy, including budgeting, and financial reporting, ensuring alignment with business goals and overall financial health. Dazlee drives cost-efficiency initiatives, and provides strategic insights to support decision-making and long-term growth.

Sarah is a results-driven leader with strong skills in communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning. She began at JJR supporting DPH during the COVID-19 pandemic, quickly adapting to fast-paced, and changing environment. Known for her organizational expertise, Sarah excels in building relationships, anticipating needs, and keeping teams focused on priorities to drive initiatives. As COO, Sarah oversees the company’s daily operations, ensuring the alignment of strategy and execution to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. With a proven track record, Sarah brings 5 years of experience in optimizing business processes, streamlining operations, and fostering high-performance teams. She is passionate about improving efficiency, enhancing client satisfaction, and delivering value across all aspects of the organization.

Phyll brings over 9 years of experience in project management, working closely with DPH on initiatives like the Medical Use of Marijuana Program and the launch of the Patient Support Center. Since 2020, she has provided project management and administrative support for the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics 21st Century Project, including gap assessments, partnership outreach, and grant reporting. A creative problem-solver and natural leader, Phyll excels at identifying efficiencies, driving quality improvements, and aligning resources for program success. Her expertise spans project management, grant management, and anticipating program needs to ensure optimal outcomes. Phyll is a key member of the leadership team at JJR, driving strategic direction, overseeing new ventures, and optimizing business operations to support growth and efficiency.

Karen is an accomplished not-for-profit leader strategic thinker with demonstrated financial, managerial, and fundraising skills necessary to build and grow a sustainable organization. In her Senior Advisor role, Karen provides oversight, strategic planning, and risk management expertise as she works with the client to ensure project goals and plans are finalized and implemented. She brings more than 9 years of experience working with DPH and recently served as the Project Lead on the MA DPH RVRS 21st Century Project, a $14 million technology modernization initiative. She oversees the work, progress, and quality of multiple JJR projects and teams, facilitates meetings with the business core team, helps scope out responsibilities while working directly with each team member to ensure progress and quality of the work, and provides guidance and sets standards for the final product.

Elizabeth is an accomplished fiscal and administrative leader with over 11 years of public health experience and 10 years in the non-profit sector, managing grant-funded projects for international aid agencies such as the World Bank, JICA, CIDA, and AUSAID. Since 2021, she has served as the budget liaison for the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Initiative (VEI), providing budgeting, reporting, and policy support across DPH bureaus, while streamlining processes for budget amendments, hiring, contracting, and expense monitoring.

As founder of JJR, Jenna brings 20 years of expertise in public health, business process redesign, project management, organizational development, and strategic planning to every client and project. A data-driven professional with exceptional facilitation and communication skills, she is dedicated to addressing health and racial inequities and has worked with both public and private sector clients, including multiple bureaus at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).