Jennifer Kittredge-Hageman

Jennifer Kittredge-Hageman is an accomplished occupational health nurse and healthcare leader with extensive experience spanning trauma nursing, case management, employee health, and workplace wellness. As an Occupational Health Nurse supporting GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids, Michigan through ATI Physical Therapy's Advanced Worksite Solutions, she oversees the health and well-being of 1,000+ employees in a highly regulated aerospace environment. Her responsibilities include occupational injury management, federal drug and alcohol testing, short-term disability and workers' compensation case management, emergency response, employee counseling, and the implementation of proactive wellness initiatives that promote both physical and mental health. Jennifer's career began in traditional nursing, where she spent more than a decade within the hospital environment, home health, ambulatory care, surgical oncology, and transfer center coordination before transitioning into occupational health. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and is a Registered Nurse, combining clinical expertise with strong business acumen. Her professional credentials include Mental Health First Aid certification through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor certification, Breath Alcohol Train the Trainer certification, case management expertise in short-term disability and workers' compensation, and Department of Transportation and Department of Defense specimen collection certifications. She has also led impactful workplace initiatives, including developing mental health wellbeing awareness workflows and bringing awareness of the need for Narcan availability across GE Aerospace clinic locations nationwide. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Jennifer is passionate about health equity, community engagement, and empowering others through education and advocacy. She supports the Arabian Horse Industry (daughter is a competitive equestrian) and contributes to the YMCA through promotional video projects that help raise awareness and funding for community health initiatives, while also supporting organizations such as ATI Physical Therapy. Outside of work,Jennifer attributes her success to resilience, perseverance, and the strong values instilled by her parents. Guided by honesty, integrity, authenticity, and compassionate listening, she believes in understanding the root causes of challenges and creating supportive environments where individuals can thrive both personally and professionally.