Jennie Lucca, CEO, The Children's Inn at NIH

Jennie Lucca is the CEO of The Children’s Inn at NIH. Located directly across from the NIH Clinical Center, the nonprofit organization provides free lodging and a wide range of supportive services to families of children and young adults with rare or serious illnesses who are participating in clinical research studies at the NIH.Jennie Lucca is a seasoned human service professional with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She previously served as The Inn’s chief program and services officer, where she oversaw the daily management of operations and therapeutic, educational and recreational programs. Under Jennie’s leadership, The Inn was awarded the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Visionary Award.Jennie was also honored by FedHealthIT in 2022 where she was presented with the Leading for Impact, Women in Leadership Award. Jennie’s career began in Anchorage, Alaska, working for The Arc of Anchorage, an organization dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities. Since that time, her focus has primarily been on developing and managing family support programs in community and healthcare settings. She is passionate about supporting families during times of significant stress and has been acknowledged for her compassion, dedication, and strategic leadership.Jennie holds a master’s degree in social work with a focus on policy, planning, and administration from The Catholic University of America, a bachelor’s degree in child psychology from the University of Minnesota, and a Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate from Georgetown University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.