Ms. Jessica Beach is the Director for Health Equity and Cultural Competency for Molina Healthcare, where she uses her expertise in community health to work with communities, providers and community based organizations to advance equity and address the health disparities that impact communities. Ms. Beach works in partnership with Indian Health Care Providers and Tribal communities on increasing positive health outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries through culturally responsive and competent approaches to managed care.

Prior to her time at Molina, Ms. Beach worked for the State of Arizona’s Early Childhood Development and Health Board as the Regional Director for the White Mountain Apache Tribe. In this role, she collaborated with local leaders to expand access to high-quality, culturally responsive, early childhood development and health resources. Additionally, Ms. Beach facilitated the coordination and collaboration of various early childhood development and health organizations, agencies, and community partners both regionally and statewide.

Ms. Beach holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Arizona and a Master of Public Administration from Arizona State University.