Jezabel Maisonet

Jezabel Maisonet, BSN, RN, Caridad Center Chief Strategy Officer, received her BSN from the University of Puerto Rico. She is a Stanford University (SMRC) Master Trainer for the Diabetes & Chronic Disease Self-Management programs. She has worked for major hospitals and health insurance in Quality Assurance, Joint Commission certification, and operations management. For more than twelve years was the Director of the P.E.T. (Prevention, Education, and Treatment) Program at Caridad Center and the Clinic Director for the last six years. She was recently promoted to the Chief Strategy Officer position. She has overseen the creation and operation of diabetes, chronic disease management, Healthy Family Lifestyle modification programs, and all health education efforts at Caridad Center, including Breast Health, Behavioral and Mental Health, Oral Health, HIV, and Healthy Skin Care. In 2006, she created the first program to use community health workers in Palm Beach County to promote awareness of chronic diseases, obesity prevention, and diabetes management to underserved county residents. Ms. Maisonet is a former Florida Alliance for Diabetes Prevention and Care member. She was the former treasurer, vice-chair, and chair of the PBC Diabetes Coalition. Maisonet is a Rising Leader 2012 and LPBC Leader 2016 alumni. She has presented at national and state conferences like the American Academy of Pediatrics, Florida Community Health Worker Coalition, Florida Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, and the National Association of Free Clinics. She participates in various research projects with the University of Miami, Florida International University, and Florida Atlantic University. She is bilingual, a mother of three beautiful daughters, and an Associate Minister of a Christian congregation. She has led faith-based missionary leadership trips to Puerto Rico, Cuba, Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. She is frequently interviewed by area television, radio, and print m