Heather Jimenez, MS

Heather Jimenez is a dedicated educator and public health professional with over 19 years of experience spanning healthcare, community health, and higher education. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Public Health and Health Sciences at Goodwin University, where she brings a student-centered, equity-driven approach to teaching and learning.
Prior to entering full-time academia, Heather’s earlier career included serving as a statewide Patient Navigator for the American Cancer Society, where she worked across hospital systems throughout Connecticut to support thousands of newly diagnosed cancer patients and their caregivers. Her work focused on increasing access to prevention, early detection, and survivorship resources—building strategic hospital partnerships and improving patient quality of life. Heather’s diverse career includes impactful roles at the American Cancer Society, UConn Health, and Goodwin University, where she has secured major grants and national accreditations, and taught courses in public health, wellness, and healthcare management. Her commitment to student-centered teaching and evidence-based practice drives her work in both academic and community settings.
Heather is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Health Sciences at the University of Bridgeport. She also holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Management and Organizational Leadership from Bay Path University and a Bachelor’s in Public Health from Southern Connecticut State University. Heather’s passion lies in empowering students and communities through wholistic health education, innovative program design, and inclusive, trauma-informed practices.