Jamie O’Conner

Outreach Coordinator

Jamie O’Conner is the Outreach Coordinator for Family Voices of Minnesota. She is a parent to two children, one of which was born with a rare genetic condition called Williams Syndrome (WS). She has 12 + years of lived experience advocating in healthcare settings, schools and in the community.

Jamie shares that, “It has been my connection with other parents that has had the biggest impact on my family’s well-being. I know my daughter is on a different trajectory because of the things I have learned and the support we’ve received.” This understanding drives her work with Family Voices of MN.

Jamie is a Class 34 Partners in Policymaking graduate and has completed a variety of Family Leadership Trainings over the last 10 years. She is certified in Charting the LifeCourse© as an Ambassador, Presenter and Good Life Group Facilitator. Jamie is a 2021 – 2022 graduate of AMCHP’s Leadership Lab.

Jamie is also a Co-Lead for the 2023 National Caregiver Coalition with Health Leads USA. The coalition is a group of caregivers, including institutional partners collectively tackling the issue of financial sustainability for all caregiver types.

Jamie is a transplant to the Minneapolis area from the Carolinas and enjoys road trips exploring her new state. Her hobbies include biking, hiking, yoga, cooking, gardening and enjoying time with her family.