Jesse Bethke Gomez has over 25 successive years as a Chief Executive Officer leading non-profit corporations in advancing the well-being of children, families, individuals, people with disabilities and older adults. He serves as Executive Director for Metropolitan Center for Independent Living. Thus far, Jesse has served on over 40 Boards of Directors, Commissions and Leadership Teams. Jesse was appointed to two consecutive terms by the Minnesota Supreme Court as At-Large Commissioner of the Minnesota Judicial Selection Commission. Jesse is listed as among the “100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders in Minnesota” by Minnesota Physician Publication, LLP (2020). Jesse personally trained with Dr. Edwards Deming who created the world-wide Quality Improvement Movement. Jesse was the first Minnesotan to receive the Reconocimento Ohtli award from the Country of Mexico and is a recipient of the Liberty Bell Award from the Ramsey County Bar Association. He is Co-Leader of the Minnesota Cardio Vascular & Diabetes State Leadership Team. Jesse is committed to advancing the ability of people to care for one another.
