Jodie Burgess is the Executive Administrative Assistant for the nation's first Office of Wellness and Resilience, housed in the Office of the Governor. She holds a B.A. in Ethnic Studies from the University of Hawaiʻi-Mānoa. Previously she served as the Administrative Assistant in a statewide system of care grant aiming to improve youth mental health services. Before her switch to public service, Jodie worked for many years in the insurance industry, most recently as a Regional Event Marketing Coordinator. Jodie is passionate about issues important to the native Hawaiian community and children.