InnovAge Appoints Jennifer Browne as President and COO Effective June 8
INNV•InnovAge will install Jennifer Browne as President and COO on June 8, 2026, tasking her with overseeing market operations and support functions to drive consistency in execution, participant experience and compliance. Browne joins from Strive Health and previously led a value-based care portfolio of 1.2 million patients at Optum.
1. Appointment Details
InnovAge announced Jennifer Browne will become President and Chief Operating Officer effective June 8, 2026. She will report to CEO Patrick Blair and join the executive leadership team during InnovAge’s next growth phase.
2. Executive Background
Browne previously served as COO at Strive Health, overseeing multi-state market operations and shared services. Before that, she was SVP of Value & Population Health at Optum, managing a value-based care portfolio encompassing 1.2 million patients.
3. Strategic Focus
In her new role, Browne will lead InnovAge’s market operations and core support functions with an emphasis on consistent execution, regulatory compliance and enhancement of the participant experience. Her mandate includes strengthening clinical quality metrics and operational rigor across all centers.
4. Company Scale and Growth
As of March 31, 2026, InnovAge serves approximately 8,050 participants across 20 centers in six states. Browne’s appointment reflects the company’s commitment to disciplined execution, regulatory excellence and sustainable expansion of its PACE healthcare model.
