Jess Perfette, MPH
Senior Project Coordinator
Jess Perfette is a constituent of the Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama and a Senior Project Coordinator for the National Center. Her focus in this role is engaging Tribes and increasing their participation in fatality review. This provides stability and the ability to build consistent relationships with Tribes and meet individualized needs. Mrs. Perfette also provides technical assistance and various support to fatality review teams. Before joining the National Center staff, she coordinated the statewide child fatality review program for the state of Arizona for over 5 years. Mrs. Perfette is an Arizona native and earned her Master of Public Health from Grand Canyon University. When she’s not working, she’s making memories with her two boys, going to sporting events and concerts, traveling, running, and loves being active.