Jennifer A. Perkins, M.S.
Donovan Medicaid Strategies
As a state deputy director, federal advisor, executive director of a provider agency and now independent consultant, I've seen Medicaid from every angle: the policy desk, the budget room, the provider floor, and the federal review. That full-system perspective is what I bring to every engagement.
I founded Donovan Medicaid Strategies LLC to give states, managed care organizations, and provider agencies access to senior-level Medicaid expertise without the overhead of a large firm. You get direct access to me, not a junior team translating my thinking.
My work is grounded in results: compliant systems, sustainable programs, and services that actually reach the people who need them.
I am selective about the engagements I take on because I am committed to outcomes. When we work together, you get my full attention and the benefit of frameworks tested in real systems under real pressure. I do not take on work I cannot do well.
Whether you need a strategic partner for a complex transformation, an embedded leader during a transition, RFP support to win a Medicaid contract, or an expert voice for your next conference, I offer flexible engagements built around your actual needs.
These frameworks were built through years of doing the work: implementing systems, managing compliance, navigating federal oversight, and fighting for people who rely on Medicaid to live in their communities. They are proprietary, and they deliver results.
Policy moves fast. I write about what it means for the people running these systems and the people depending on them: program integrity, dignity, privacy, and what real community integration actually requires.
I am selective about engagements because I am committed to outcomes. A short call is the best way to understand whether we are a fit before either of us commits to anything.