Jaclyn Brown is the ASPEN Network Inc. Executive Director, her role is unique and expands opportunities to connect with many exciting partners and projects. Jaclyn has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of resource navigation and project management. She is responsible for leading program development and project planning intiatives. Jaclyn finds working collaboratively with partners to be one of her most exciting functions. Jaclyn was previously the Community Services Manager with the Jefferson County Health Department where she oversaw multiple programs including the Jefferson County Health Network, Health Education and Environmental. Jaclyn’s passion to connect families to resources began when she was an Associate Director with the Jefferson Franklin Community Action, Head Start Program. Working alongside Head Start families drove her to find more efficient ways to connect families to the right resource at the right time and the eventual development of ASPEN. One of the most important components of ASPEN includes mental health screening tools and resources for students, school staff, first responders and health care workers. Jaclyn’s most treasured roles are being a parent of two children and the spouse of a Fire Chief, her love of family drives her passion to help bring quality resources to her community.

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