For over 4 1/2 years, Dee Kessler has served the San Luis Valley as the Regional Health Connector (RHC). Dee works to build community awareness, engagement, and capacity by disseminating information and resources and advocating for needed change. She convenes community partners with health care systems, public health, and human services to identify duplications and address gaps in patient care and resources.
Dee has worn many hats in the course of her career culminating in a well-rounded understanding of the operations and people within practices and health systems. She has a degree in Family Studies and Gerontology. For over 30 years, Dee has worked in the health care field as a business owner, Practice Facilitator, and Quality Improvement Coach. She has a strong background in clinical practice settings, optimizing office workflows, coaching, facilitation, and collaborative networking to maximize quality objectives.