06/13/2026
Employee Spotlight: Jennifer Thornquist 🌟
As the Manager of School-Based Clinics and Community Outreach, Jennifer Thornquist leads efforts to expand access to healthcare beyond traditional clinic walls, ensuring students, families, and community members can connect with the care and resources they need. With a Master of Public Health in Health Education and more than three years of dedicated service at MCHC, Jennifer oversees school-based health clinics, community outreach initiatives, and strategic partnerships that help bring quality healthcare directly into the communities MCHC serves.
Jennifer develops and implements programs that improve access to care, fosters partnerships with schools and community organizations, and champions preventive care and health education efforts. She also oversees grant writing and grant management, helping secure resources that support the sustainability and growth of these vital programs.
Jennifer is especially passionate about health equity and adolescent health. She enjoys using data to identify gaps and barriers in healthcare access and then developing targeted, community-driven solutions that make a meaningful impact.
Having been with MCHC for 3.5 years, Jennifer values the opportunity to connect with individuals where they are and help remove obstacles to care.
"Strong communities start with accessible care. Our role is to remove barriers and meet people where they are."
