Jason Pruett, Vice-Chair

Jason is a seasoned Program Manager with Aging & People with Disabilities. Pruett has extensive experience with program implementation and is recognized as a collaborative, results-oriented strategic thinker. His thorough knowledge of Oregon’s Medicaid funded long-term-care system is grounded in trauma-informed practice and use of lean methodology to improve program outcomes and service equity. His research interests include caregiver workforce development and long-term-care policy.

Pruett graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BSBA in Public Administration from Hawaii Pacific University and holds an Executive Master of Public Administration degree from Portland State University. In his spare time, he enjoys camping with his wife, two sons, and a beagle named Bandito.