Bax to provide new leadership for DMH
The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is pleased to announce Jessica Bax as the new Director of its Division of Developmental Disabilities (DD), effective May 10, 2021.
Ms. Bax joins the DMH team with more than 16 years of experience in state government at the Department of Health and Senior Services. She began her tenure in 2005 working in the Division of Senior and Disability Services. She served in various roles in the Division Director’s office including Constituent and Emergency Services Manager and Bureau Chief of Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports. Ms. Bax worked her way into leadership roles becoming the Deputy Director and then ultimately the Division Director in 2018.
Ms. Bax has extensive experience and knowledge of Medicaid and social service programs as well as the budget and legislative process. She works collaboratively with state and local agencies and successfully built partnerships with stakeholders. Ms. Bax has excellent networking and research connections to identify national best practices.
Ms. Bax has a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Lincoln University and a master’s degree in Public Affairs from the Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Ms. Bax is replacing Valerie Huhn who was named Deputy Director of DMH in October 2020.
For more information contact Debra Walker at (573) 751-1647 or debra.walker@dmh.mo.gov.