Her Story
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Giarratano, DBA, MBA, is a seasoned healthcare leader and compliance professional with more than 27 years of experience spanning compliance, behavioral health, substance use treatment, government affairs, and healthcare operations. She currently serves as Director of Compliance at Mission Mobile Medical Group, where she also brings expertise in behavioral health and addiction services. Her work focuses on expanding access to healthcare through innovative mobile medical solutions while helping organizations navigate complex regulatory and operational requirements.
Throughout her career, Jacqueline has supported opioid treatment programs and mobile medical clinics across the United States, providing guidance on licensing, regulatory compliance, DEA inspections, and state and federal requirements. She has helped oversee compliance efforts for approximately 86 DEA-licensed opioid treatment clinics and has contributed to initiatives designed to bring essential services to rural and underserved communities. Her leadership experience also includes roles in business development, administration, operations, and government affairs, giving her a broad understanding of how policy, compliance, strategy, and frontline healthcare delivery intersect.
Jacqueline holds a Doctor of Business Administration with a concentration in Business Intelligence from Marymount University and an MBA from Grand Canyon University. Her advanced education complements her data-driven approach to risk management, performance improvement, organizational growth, and strategic decision-making. She has also led her organization through B Corp certification efforts, contributes to nonprofit organizations connected with mobile healthcare, and serves on the Roger Kresge Board of Directors. Passionate about healthcare access and mission-driven leadership, Jacqueline continues to use her expertise in compliance, substance use treatment, and regulatory affairs to help healthcare organizations overcome barriers and deliver meaningful care to the communities they serve.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Jacqueline
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to being curious, having drive and determination from 12 years of martial arts training where the test isn't the test but everything that comes before it, and having amazing parents who were our greatest cheerleaders along with my two sisters.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Keep going and do not give up. Also, to be still and take time to look around and realize all that's been accomplished and all that's ahead of us.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be nimble and put on your detective hat to figure out regulations in specific states. Be passionate about education and hold tight to it as a gift, and cherish mentor relationships.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge is funding not being available for organizations that want to bring healthcare to underserved populations, especially nonprofits and federally qualified health centers that depend on federal funding. The unknown of funding in years to come is a major issue.
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