NASHUA, NH — Harbor Care is proud to announce that Jessica Campbell, Manager of Staff Development, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Emerging Leader Award, presented by the Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health, in partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers.

Campbell was honored during a national recognition event this week in Washington, D.C. Harbor Care operates a community health center for the homeless, which offers medical, mental health, recovery, and dental care to more than 2,300 annually, regardless of their ability to pay.

“Jessica’s leadership reflects Harbor Care’s commitment to strengthening our workforce so we can better serve our patients and community,” said Henry Och, President & Chief Executive Officer of Harbor Care. “Her dedication to staff development directly supports high-quality, compassionate care for those who need it most. We are incredibly proud to see her recognized at the national level.”

The national award recognizes rising leaders whose work advances the mission of community health centers and improves health outcomes for medically underserved populations. Campbell was selected from a highly competitive field of nominees representing community health organizations across the United States.

In her 10^th year at Harbor Care, Campbell leads staff development initiatives that strengthen workforce training, professional growth, and quality patient care across the organization’s integrated healthcare and social service programs. Her work helps ensure Harbor Care staff are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to serve individuals and families facing complex medical, behavioral health, and housing challenges.

Established in 2007, the Emerging Leader Award honors rising professionals nominated by health center and primary care leaders nationwide whose work advances the community health center movement. The award reflects the legacy of pioneers Dr. H. Jack Geiger and Count Gibson and recognizes leaders helping expand access to equitable, community-based care. Today, more than 1,400 community health centers operate nearly 17,000 sites nationwide, serving more than 33 million people each year regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Harbor Care is dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness through housing, healthcare, and veteran services. As an innovative nonprofit organization, Harbor Care assists more than 5,000 adults, children, and families in New Hampshire each year, offering solutions to some of life’s most challenging issues. The organization provides transitional and permanent housing; medical, dental, and mental healthcare; substance use treatment; HIV/AIDS support services; and veteran services for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Learn more at www.harborcarenh.org.