[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointment to the MNsure Board of Directors.

Jessica Kennedy – Vadnais Heights, MN

Representative of Consumers Eligible for Public Health Care Program Coverage

Effective: August 18, 2021

Expires: May 5, 2025

Jessica Kennedy is an attorney and disability rights advocate. As the Vice President of Legal and Compliance for Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. (CSD), she proudly serves a team dedicated to empowering people with disabilities. Previously, Jessica was the Deputy General Counsel and Policy Director at MNsure, where she contributed to the implementation and overhaul of Minnesota’s health insurance exchange and the dynamic policy landscape that followed. Prior to MNsure, Jessica served as an in-house attorney for the Minnesota Department of Human Services, advising on healthcare and privacy issues. She received her B.A in Political Science from the University of Minnesota and her J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul. She currently serves as a Board Member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Bar Association.

Additional information about the MNsure Board of Directors can be found on the Secretary of State’s website .

The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are seeking qualified and diverse individuals who are passionate about using their knowledge, skills, and lived experiences to serve the state of Minnesota. A list of boards and commissions, including open positions, can be found on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.