Jess Corvinus

Director of Strategy and Partnerships

Jess Corvinus brings more than a decade of experience advancing evidence-based policy, data systems, and cross-sector partnerships in Colorado and beyond. She began her career at her alma mater, the University of Colorado Boulder, where she served as an implementation specialist for the evidence-based LifeSkills® Training program through the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence—supporting high-fidelity delivery and translating research into practice. Jess went on to serve as Chief of Evidence-Based Policy in the Colorado Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting, where she analyzed, documented, and promoted the use of research and evidence across state government. In this role, she championed evidence building, data access, and outcome measurement to strengthen publicly funded programs. She also served as Director of Dissemination for the Colorado-developed Fostering Healthy Futures® program, leading state and national partnerships to expand the program’s reach and impact.

In late 2021, Jess took intentional time to focus and reflect on the next chapter of her professional journey. During that period, she began working with CEEMI, supporting its early growth and helping shape its approach to building a statewide culture of impact. Over the past three years, she has served as Senior Programs and Evidence Advisor, contributing to flagship initiatives focused on evidence building, wage outcomes, and data systems access. In 2026, Jess joins CEEMI full time as Director of Strategy and Partnerships, where she leads strategic initiatives, cultivates cross-agency and philanthropic partnerships, and advances efforts to align data, evidence, and policy to improve economic mobility outcomes for Coloradans.

Jess holds a master’s degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from the University of Maryland and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Political Science from the University of Colorado. Originally from Massachusetts, she remains an East Coaster at heart—especially when it comes to sports team allegiances—and lives in Denver with her husband, son, and two dogs.