“Through my work, I strive to empower communities and organizations that serve vulnerable populations, including youth, aging adults, and justice-involved individuals. I am grateful to be part of a team that focuses on expanding access to essential health and behavioral health services to create lasting, positive impact.”
Lauren Jacobson Burke is an accomplished public health and policy professional with over a decade of experience leading complex, multi-sector initiatives that advance health equity, behavioral health access, and system transformation. As a Senior Manager at BluePath Health, she provides strategic leadership, policy analysis, and project management for statewide programs including digital health innovation, youth behavioral health, and justice-involved care coordination. Lauren has successfully guided coalitions such as the Marin 9 to 25 Accountable Community for Health, and has secured over $10 million in grant funding for community-based programs. Her diverse background spans global health, communications, and program development, with previous roles at FIND in Geneva, UC Berkeley, and a California safety net organization.
Lauren holds a Master of Development Practice from UC Berkeley and a BA in Sociology from Vassar College.