Care Synergy Names Vennita Jenkins PACE President
Experienced senior services and healthcare executive brings more than 20 years of leadership in PACE, affordable housing, and participant-centered care to Care Synergy’s PACE programs
Care Synergy announced today that Vennita Jenkins has joined the organization as PACE President, bringing more than two decades of executive leadership experience in senior services, healthcare operations, affordable housing, and nonprofit management.
In her new role, Jenkins will oversee strategic leadership and operational performance for Care Synergy’s PACE programs, including Colorado PACE, helping guide continued growth, participant-centered care, enrollment expansion, quality outcomes, and community partnerships across the organization.
Jenkins is widely recognized for her ability to align mission-driven care with operational excellence and financial sustainability. Throughout her career, she has led organizations focused on improving the lives of older adults while strengthening care delivery systems, building collaborative partnerships, and advancing innovative solutions for aging populations.
Most recently, Jenkins served as Chief Executive Officer of Senior Housing Options (SHO), Inc., where she led strategic initiatives that improved resident satisfaction, increased community engagement, strengthened partnerships with healthcare organizations and local governments, and expanded affordable housing opportunities for seniors throughout Colorado.
Her healthcare leadership experience also includes serving as Center Director for InnovAge Greater Colorado PACE in Lakewood, Colorado, where she directed operations for one of the nation’s largest standalone PACE centers serving more than 730 participants and overseeing more than 180 employees. During her tenure, she helped improve operational margins, reduce hospital readmissions and emergency room visits, and maintain high-quality care standards.
“Vennita’s deep experience in senior care, healthcare operations, and participant-centered services makes her an exceptional addition to our leadership team,” said Tim Bowen, CEO of Care Synergy. “She is a visionary and collaborative leader who understands the importance of delivering compassionate, high-quality care while building strong teams and sustainable programs. We are excited to welcome her to Care Synergy.”
Jenkins holds a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. She is also a Certified Assisted Living Administrator and has held numerous leadership and policy advocacy roles throughout Colorado, including serving as Board Chair of LeadingAge Colorado and participating on the Medicaid Provider Rate Review Advisory Committee.
Care Synergy is a network of mission-driven nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving older adults and individuals with serious illness through innovative healthcare and supportive services across Colorado’s Front Range.
Go Back In her new role, Jenkins will oversee strategic leadership and operational performance for Care Synergy’s PACE programs, including Colorado PACE, helping guide continued growth, participant-centered care, enrollment expansion, quality outcomes, and community partnerships across the organization.
Jenkins is widely recognized for her ability to align mission-driven care with operational excellence and financial sustainability. Throughout her career, she has led organizations focused on improving the lives of older adults while strengthening care delivery systems, building collaborative partnerships, and advancing innovative solutions for aging populations.
Most recently, Jenkins served as Chief Executive Officer of Senior Housing Options (SHO), Inc., where she led strategic initiatives that improved resident satisfaction, increased community engagement, strengthened partnerships with healthcare organizations and local governments, and expanded affordable housing opportunities for seniors throughout Colorado.
Her healthcare leadership experience also includes serving as Center Director for InnovAge Greater Colorado PACE in Lakewood, Colorado, where she directed operations for one of the nation’s largest standalone PACE centers serving more than 730 participants and overseeing more than 180 employees. During her tenure, she helped improve operational margins, reduce hospital readmissions and emergency room visits, and maintain high-quality care standards.
“Vennita’s deep experience in senior care, healthcare operations, and participant-centered services makes her an exceptional addition to our leadership team,” said Tim Bowen, CEO of Care Synergy. “She is a visionary and collaborative leader who understands the importance of delivering compassionate, high-quality care while building strong teams and sustainable programs. We are excited to welcome her to Care Synergy.”
Jenkins holds a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. She is also a Certified Assisted Living Administrator and has held numerous leadership and policy advocacy roles throughout Colorado, including serving as Board Chair of LeadingAge Colorado and participating on the Medicaid Provider Rate Review Advisory Committee.
Care Synergy is a network of mission-driven nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving older adults and individuals with serious illness through innovative healthcare and supportive services across Colorado’s Front Range.